Topographic brain mapping studies demonstrate significant differences in the EEG signature of children with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity disorder, according to Mann as published in Pediatric Neurology (1992). The EEG more likely appears to resemble that of a drowsy individual. According to EEG expert Dr Marvin Sams( www.greatbrain.com)
“Excessive slow waves/deficient fast waves, and unyielding Alpha brainwaves may cause

• Reduced applied intelligence
• Poor recall of studied material
• Diminished, or exaggerated, emotions
• Poor impulse control
• A distorted sense of time”

EEG biofeedback can offer an effective means of addressing the problem at the source! In 1994, I performed a pilot study of 14 children undergoing EEG assisted biofeedback. Based on parent and teacher reports on a structured rating form, 11 of the 14 youth had dramatic reduction in hyperactivity. One third of those trained were able to stop their stimulant medication, while others were able to tolerate lower doses.
One child treated with anti-depressants was able to cease his medication regime without any negative effects after completing 40 training sessions. Two thirds of those treated had academic improvement averaging one grade level. Even those few children who had little reduction in hyperkinesis still demonstrated gains in emotional control and improved behavior according to their parents.

Symptom Check-List graphs of two patients show the pronounced effects of EEG biofeedback with an average of 30 treatment sessions

Note also the graph I included of effects of this treatment after one year follow-up.