The effectiveness of neurofeedback treatment on students’ dyslexia and dysgraphia

This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of Neurofeedback training method on students with dyslexia and dysgraphia disorders. This study was conducted with quasi-experimental design with pretest and posttest control group. The population of the study was primary school-aged students in Bojnord city who received diagnostic of dyslexia and dysgraphia. Thirty participants were chosen by purposive sampling method. Then, they were randomly assigned to an experimental and control group, and the experimental group received Neurofeedback training. The participants were assessed by the dyslexia test (NAMA) and the dictation test. Data were analyzed by analysis of covariance method. Results showed that Neurofeedback treatment in dyslexic students led to significant gains in reading skills and also an enhancement of writing skills in dysgraphic students. To sum up, this study confirmed the effectiveness of Neurofeedback training method to improve disordered students’ skills.