VAT Benefits for ADHD
Calming the Nervous System
The vibrations stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for calming the body and reducing the "fight-or-flight" response. This can be especially beneficial for those with ADHD, as they often experience heightened arousal and difficulty regulating their energy levels.
Improving Focus and Reducing Hyperactivity
The soothing vibrations promote a state of relaxation that allows individuals with ADHD to achieve more sustained focus. It helps in balancing the overstimulated neural circuits that can contribute to hyperactivity.
Reducing Anxiety and Emotional Dysregulation
Vibroacoustic therapy helps modulate the brain's response to stress, reducing anxiety, and promoting emotional regulation—common challenges for people with ADHD.
Light Therapy Benefits
Brainwave Entrainment:
Rhythmic photic stimulation can guide the brain into producing brainwaves associated with focus and relaxation. For ADHD, frequencies that promote alpha and theta waves can help improve attention and regulate mood.
Enhancing Focus
The use of rhythmic, patterned light exposure is designed to synchronize brainwave activity, leading to increased states of focus and alertness. ADHD is characterized by irregular brainwave patterns, especially a lack of sustained beta activity, which is needed for attention and focus. Rhythmic photic stimulation helps address this imbalance.
Reducing Impulsivity
By encouraging a shift in brainwave activity, rhythmic photic stimulation helps individuals improve impulse control and emotional regulation. It has a calming effect that makes it easier for people to manage their thoughts and behavior.