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I read with great interest your issue on neuroscience applications, as I have met many of the people quoted and work with these applications daily. I have been a certified SLP for more than 20 years. Seven years ago, I delved seriously into neuroscience, eventually becoming a certified neurofeedback therapist with the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America. Since discovering the power of neuroscience applications, I do less and less traditional treatment. Neurofeedback is a powerful first-line therapy and an equally valuable adjunct tool. A short letter to The Leader doesn't allow me to do credit to my new chosen specialty, but I can quote one case. I worked three times a week for three years with a child with moderate autism. She then transferred to another school. After being certified in neurofeedback, I asked her family's permission to work with her at home, using the accepted protocols for autism spectrum disorder.
We made more progress, as measured on the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist, in eight weeks than we had in three years. When this child had appendicitis, she told her mother. "Catherine come she computer make hurt better." That was good enough for me. Anyone interested in learning more should look at www.isnr.org.
Catherine Ruckert
Starnberg, Germany
CERuckert@aol.com
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