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How mente helps relax the
minds of kids with autism.
Children with autism spectrum disorder are no strangers to stress,
and nding ways to help them relax can be challenging. That’s where
Mente can help because it uses neurofeedback technology to pro-
mote relaxation, which makes it easier to engage with one’s environ-
ment in a positive way. More than that, the device is aordable, easy
to use, and provides at-home therapy that can improve communica-
tion, lengthen attention spans, and reduce agitation.
Why Mente Is Eective
Our thoughts, emotions and behaviours are all related to how the neurons in our brains
synchronise their electrical signals to produce brainwaves. Brain waves vary both in
amplitude and frequency and are associated with dierent brain functions and mental
states. Children with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit and learning disorders
often exhibit high levels of delta and theta brainwaves (slow waves), with or without
an excess of high beta (fast waves). This pattern is mostly associated with inattention,
anxiety, impulsivity and impaired social skills. The Mente device uses neurofeedback to
support the brain in adjusting its activity, as reducing this unbalanced pattern has been
proven to be potentially useful in treating a set of core symptoms within neurodevelop-
mental disorders, reducing episodes of agitation and outburst, improving
behaviour, learning and attention span.
It Encourages Communication Skills.
Delta and theta are usually related to daydreaming, dozing, and deep sleeping and
therefore the excessive amount of these brainwaves can lead to fogginess, inattention
and learning issues. These slow waves are also more present when a person is gener-
ally shut o from the outside world and deeply engaged in its own inner world. Mente
can be eective at improving engagement in children with autism as reducing excessive
theta and delta power in ASD lead to improvement in reciprocal social interactions
and communication skills. After four to eight weeks of daily sessions with the de-
vice, parents notice that their children participate more in conversations or make more
eye contact. On a related note, parents also notice their children have longer attention
spans, are able to focus and learn better, and are more engaged in educational settings.
It Reduces Stress and Agitation.
Beta Waves are associated with mental arousal and engagement. Your brain is func-
tioning on this level when you’re awake, conscious, and actively involved in a stimulat-
ing activity. Because beta waves are generated when you’re engaged in cognitive tasks,
they’re associated with alertness, focus, and socializing. A brain that produces too
many beta, and especially high-beta waves, may experience anxiety, stress and
obsessing. Mente aims to reduce excessive high beta thus decreasing stress, promoting
relaxation and enhancing cognitive functions. As a result, parents will notice improved
behaviour in their children and fewer episodes of agitation.
