JuliaFaith Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Since ds13 is starting to show some improvements, his MD recommended this and she has someone in her office who does it. She is a very good integrative MD so considering this down the road as improvement continues. Anyone done this before or have information on Nuerofeedback? Thanks!
lynn Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 We tried this several years ago, so they may have made some treatment advances. First we went to a university that was running a clinical trial on it. Our main concerns were tics and ADHD. After several weeks of treatment, the ADHD was quite a bit worse. Then we went to a quite sophisticated neurologist and had several weeks of treatment that made tics worse, then several weeks of different treatment that brought them back to baseline. Bottom line for us at that time was that Neurofeedback may be quite good for a relatively simple case of ADHD. It certainly seemed to have an effect, however at that time it appeared that no one understood what the effect of any electrode location/intensity would be. The result was sort of like watching the Sorcerer's Apprentice because you could never tell what was going to happen. After a while we got tired of being guinea pigs and moved on. Might be different now, but I would ask for credentials and case histories before plunking down any money or letting them glue any electrodes to anyone's head.
tpotter Posted June 30, 2011 Report Posted June 30, 2011 I've got experience doing it with clients in the past, but it was for ADHD symptoms. I know it can also be used effectively for OCD, but I'm not sure what symptoms you are trying to treat. Since ds13 is starting to show some improvements, his MD recommended this and she has someone in her office who does it. She is a very good integrative MD so considering this down the road as improvement continues. Anyone done this before or have information on Nuerofeedback? Thanks!
JuliaFaith Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Posted June 30, 2011 Thank you TPotter and Lynn. Just found out that insurance does not cover it so it may be something we do towards the very end of treatment (if we have any money left!). It is supposed to help with any lingering issues from all of the illness that son has gone thru. His issues are not readily apparent so will wait on this.
tpotter Posted June 30, 2011 Report Posted June 30, 2011 Thank you TPotter and Lynn. Just found out that insurance does not cover it so it may be something we do towards the very end of treatment (if we have any money left!). It is supposed to help with any lingering issues from all of the illness that son has gone thru. His issues are not readily apparent so will wait on this. If your insurance covers psych, OT or any other professional who uses Neurofeedback as a treatment modality, insurance should cover it, if coded correctly. Technically, insurance cannot dictate what means to an end is used for professionals to treat a clients' condition. So, if you are treating OCD, attentional issues, anxiety, etc., the treating professional has the responsibility to determine what treatment approach and modality to use. Good luck.
JuliaFaith Posted June 30, 2011 Author Report Posted June 30, 2011 Thank you TPotter and Lynn. Just found out that insurance does not cover it so it may be something we do towards the very end of treatment (if we have any money left!). It is supposed to help with any lingering issues from all of the illness that son has gone thru. His issues are not readily apparent so will wait on this. If your insurance covers psych, OT or any other professional who uses Neurofeedback as a treatment modality, insurance should cover it, if coded correctly. Technically, insurance cannot dictate what means to an end is used for professionals to treat a clients' condition. So, if you are treating OCD, attentional issues, anxiety, etc., the treating professional has the responsibility to determine what treatment approach and modality to use. Good luck. Diagnostic #90901 is what the dr. gave us. Not sure if this could work?
tpotter Posted July 1, 2011 Report Posted July 1, 2011 I just found this when googling 90901. http://ntcb.org/information/90901.pdf
lynn Posted July 1, 2011 Report Posted July 1, 2011 I think my doctor just charged it as counselling visits
tpotter Posted July 4, 2011 Report Posted July 4, 2011 I think my doctor just charged it as counselling visits That's what I would suggest, because insurance can't tell the doctor how to do his/her counselling.
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