Alpha Waves and Autism: 5 Ways to Build Alpha Wave Activity | Hopeful Neuron
Alpha Waves + Autism

Too little alpha wave activity is often the real reason behind the meltdowns, the anxiety, the trouble focusing.

Here's what's actually going on in your child's brain, and five ways to help build alpha wave activity back up.

5 ways to build alpha waves

1

Heal the gut

Gut serotonin builds the calm brain state alpha needs.

2

Balance GABA

Low GABA keeps the brain in high frequency, not alpha.

3

Work the vagus nerve

The fastest route out of fight or flight and into alpha.

4

Activate the cranial nerves

They feed brainstem regulation, the gateway to alpha.

5

Add rhythmic input

Rocking and deep pressure shift brain waves toward alpha.

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