LENS (Low Energy Neurofeedback System) is a form of brainwave biofeedback that was developed in the early ‘90s by Northern California psychologist Len Ochs. The system was an alternative to medications that were used to treat brain-based problems. It was also used to supplement psychotherapy.
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Prior to the creation of LENS, traditional neurofeedback needed the participant to actively attempt to understand the feedback shown to him and try to regulate his own brainwaves. But with the groundbreaking neurofeedback system in its stead, the participant will only need to sit comfortably in front of the equipment consisting of a computer with installed LENS software and an electroencephalogram (EEG) box.
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Electrodes with conductive paste are attached to the scalp to measure brainwave activity and deliver treatment at the same time. What results is a more efficient – in terms of both time and money – and painless procedure for treating brain-based problems.
LENS has been effective as an adjunct to cognitive neurodevelopmental training, as evidenced by a study by Dr. Curtis Cripe. Patients with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and mild head injuries were treated with specific procedures that were augmented with a LENS unit.
The study illustrated that LENS training, due to its facilitative effects, enabled the patients to engage actively in neurocognitive and neuro-rehabilitation exercises, which accelerated their progress, reduced treatment time, and allowed them to regain normal functioning of the brain systems.
Neuroengineer Curtis Cripe, Ph.D., boasts of a diverse multidisciplinary professional and academic background, having worked in different industries, including aerospace, engineering, software development, bioengineering, addiction recovery, psychophysiology, psychology, and child neurodevelopment. For more on his career, visit this LinkedIn profile.
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