The Effect of Neurofeedback in Combination with Games-Based Cognition on Improving Cognitive flexibility in Children with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder

This research aims to study the effectiveness of neurofeedback in combining cognitive games on improving cognitive flexibility in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. For this purpose, 20 male students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder were randomaly selected by purposive sampling in two experimental groups and control. The experimental group received neurofeedback training in combination with cognitive games three times a week for 20 one-hour sessions and the control group did not receive any intervention.The research instruments were diagnostic Scale of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adult Children (Parent Form and Teacher Form, 1960), Wisconsin Card Sorting (1948). Data were analyzed by SPSS software using covariance analysis. Data analysis with analysis of covariance test shows changes in participants' scores from pre-test to post-test. Neurofeedback training in combination with cognitive games has improved cognitive flexibility in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (P <0.05). The average effect of 20 sessions of neurofeedback training in combination with cognitive games on improving cognitive flexibility was 31.6%.According to the findings, neurofeedback in combination with cognitive games can improve cognitive flexibility in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.