Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, think, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally…
The Different Types of Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known for being a complicated neurological and developmental disorder that affects someone’s ability to interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. This disorder is being consistently researched, which means we are finding out more and…
Addressing the Stigmas of Neurofeedback Therapy
Neurofeedback Therapy is a non-invasive type of therapy that aims to manage brain activity through operant and conditional conditioning. In neurofeedback, real-time feedback rewards and reinforces desired brain activity and inhibits unfavorable activity patterns. With most things involving the brain,…
Is Neurofeedback Therapy Good For Autism?
What is Autism? Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurological condition that influences how individuals engage with others, express themselves, and perceive their environment. Its symptoms and their severity can differ among individuals. Commonly, those with autism may…
Can Neurofeedback Help Your Child or Teen
What is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback is a type of biofeedback that focuses on the brain’s electrical activity. During the process of neurofeedback, sensors are used to monitor brainwave patterns, and the information is fed back to the individual in real time…
Unveiling the Potential of Neurofeedback Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety
With the constant churn of life’s wheel, stress and anxiety have become a common malaise for most people. Fortunately, the field of mental health therapy is continually changing. Recent advancements have sparked interest in a technique known as neurofeedback. It’s…
Anxiety in Children
Anxiety is a normal and natural human emotion that typically arises from feelings of fear, nervousness, or uncertainty about future events or situations. It is a common response when feeling stress, worry, or a lack of control. However, it is…
All About Dissociation
Dissociation refers to a psychological experience characterized by a detachment or disruption in a person’s thoughts, memories, feelings, identity, or sense of reality. Dissociation experiences can occur on a continuum, ranging from mild to severe. Oftentimes, dissociation is a protective…
Adult ADHD (Attention- Deficit/ Hyper Activity Disorder)
Sometimes, when people think of ADHD ( Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), they associate it with children, But, did you know that around 4-5 % of adults have ADHD? Every adult who has ADHD had it as a child. Some were diagnosed in…
All About Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons. Their job is to carry “messages” from one neuron to the next neuron in the brain. They play a crucial role in the communication and functioning of the nervous system in…
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