Press release (HKET)
In recent years, research on neurofeedback training has shown promising results. After several months of training, children with autism have demonstrated improvements in executive functions, attention, and social skills. These progress are reflected in better performance on assessment tasks, as well as in the daily behavioral changes observed by parents.
The hybrid EEG-fNIRS application shows more advantages than traditional single-modality neurofeedback training. Firstly, this technology can simultaneously process brain wave and blood flow data, providing a more comprehensive assessment of brain function; the two signals complement each other, significantly enhancing the coverage of training. Secondly, the system targets the three core challenges faced by children with autism: cognitive function, emotional regulation, and social skills. It features specially designed training modules that use games to increase engagement, helping children understand and learn to regulate their brain activity. Personalized training programs are also provided, with difficulty levels gradually increasing as their abilities improve. “By converting complex brain indicators into simple scores, children can see their progress and try to improve through self-regulation.”
Dr. Yeung explains that just as athletes need good blood supply to perform efficiently, the brain requires timely and adequate blood flow to function properly. By monitoring both brain waves and blood flow simultaneously, the system offers a more comprehensive evaluation of brain function and targeted training. “It's like giving the brain a workout—if you want a fit body, you exercise; if you want a better brain, you do brain training.”