The use of the neuromodulation techniques in treatment of preschool age children from refugee like backgrounds

The impact of trauma and refugee experiences on preschool age children can be devastating but is often overlooked until the issues become more obvious to either parents and/or service providers. In this paper we will explore... [ view full abstract ]

The impact of trauma and refugee experiences on preschool age children can be devastating but is often overlooked until the issues become more obvious to either parents and/or service providers.
In this paper we will explore the impact of early childhood trauma on sensorimotor integration, an area that has so far received little attention. In our experiences, refugee children frequently present with sensory-motor integration issues such as problem with auditory processing, issues with gross or fine motor skills, poor attention and focus and sensitivity to touch and sound. In addition to this, they also present with learning and developmental difficulties, hyperactivity, chronic and long term sleeping problems as well as issues with anger and irritability.
We will discuss how neurofeedback and other neuromodulation techniques can help in addressing sensorimotor integration and other developmental difficulties. We will use case vignettes to illustrate the process of assessment, treatment and the evaluation of treatment outcomes. We will also explore how neuromodulation techniques get integrated with other modalities of care when working with pre-school children and their families.The impact of trauma and refugee experiences on preschool age children can be devastating but is often overlooked until the issues become more obvious to either parents and/or service providers.
In this paper we will explore the impact of early childhood trauma on sensorimotor integration, an area that has so far received little attention. In our experiences, refugee children frequently present with sensory-motor integration issues such as problem with auditory processing, issues with gross or fine motor skills, poor attention and focus and sensitivity to touch and sound. In addition to this, they also present with learning and developmental difficulties, hyperactivity, chronic and long term sleeping problems as well as issues with anger and irritability.
We will discuss how neurofeedback and other neuromodulation techniques can help in addressing sensorimotor integration and other developmental difficulties. We will use case vignettes to illustrate the process of assessment, treatment and the evaluation of treatment outcomes. We will also explore how neuromodulation techniques get integrated with other modalities of care when working with pre-school children and their families.