Paroxysmal and epileptiform activity: expect the unexpected
Presented by: Jay Gunkelman
Paroxysms and epileptiform activity are obviously seen in epilepsy, and can be treated effectively with neurofeedback. The incidence of unexpected discharges in clinical cases without epilepsy is really quite surprising to those not familiar with the literature, where 20% or ADHD and 40-60% of autistics have classical discharges. The usual response in neurology to a non-epileptic is not to medicated. Current research with a significant population of psychiatric cases with discharges will be reviewed for their medication response.
Learning Objectives:
o Participants will improve their visual identification of paroxysms and epileptiform discharges in EEG.
o Participants will be able to list the NF approaches to epilepsy with efficacy literature support.
o Participants will recognize the need for a treatment team approach and potential home training for these difficult cases.
o Participants will be able to utilize their skills in detecting epileptiform discharges for creating treatment protocols and plans for patients of all ages and demographics.
o Participants will be able to more clearly determine the pathologies present in the EEG with this understanding of paroxysms and epileptiform discharges.
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE
Content builds upon the learner's foundational knowledge, familiarity with the literature and/or experience in a content area. Programming at this level includes more depth than at a beginning level program. It could also serve as a refresher course for individuals who have a background in a content area and are interested in learning more contemporary applications. The primary goal of this particular program is to broaden the clinical, consultative, and research knowledge bases of attendees and was deemed intermediate, by the definition above. For those psychologists using the modality of biofeedback and interested in efficacy, science, and latest clinical applications. This conference presents research relevant to psychological practice, education, and science; (2) it is our intention to host an offering to help psychologists to keep up with the most current scientific evidence regarding assessment, intervention, and education; and (3) we believe that this program would allow psychologists to increase competencies to improve services to patients. This conference is IN NO WAY a substitute for the basic academic education and training needed for entry into the field of psychology.