See Your Child's Brain in a New Light
A Quantitative EEG (QEEG) brain map provides a window into the unique patterns of your child's brain activity. It's a safe, non-invasive tool that allows us to see beyond symptoms and create a precise, data-driven roadmap for therapies like Neurotherapy.
What Is a QEEG Brain Map?
A QEEG (Quantitative Electroencephalogram) is a process that measures and analyzes the electrical activity of the brain, often called brainwaves. Think of it like an EKG for the heart, but for the brain. It allows us to see which brain regions are working well together, which may be over- or under-activated, and how your child's brainwave patterns compare to those of same-aged peers.
The result is a detailed, color-coded map that provides a powerful, objective tool for understanding the root of your child's struggles and designing a truly personalized intervention plan.
Patterns We Can Identify
A Simple, Safe, and Painless Process
Your child's comfort is our top priority. The brain mapping process is completely safe, non-invasive, and typically takes about 60-90 minutes.
The Recording
We fit a soft cap onto your child's head with small sensors that rest on the scalp to listen to brainwave activity. There are no shocks or electrical currents—the sensors only record, they do not stimulate.
Data Collection
Your child will be asked to sit quietly for several minutes, first with eyes open and then with eyes closed, allowing us to capture a baseline of their brain's natural resting patterns.
Analysis & Mapping
Sophisticated software is used to analyze the recorded data, removing any artifacts and generating a series of detailed brain maps.
The On-Ramp to Neurotherapy
The QEEG is the essential first step for Neurotherapy. The map provides the precise data we need to create a personalized training protocol that targets the specific brain patterns we want to address.
Understanding Brain Waves
The brain is always active, producing electrical signals known as brain waves. These waves come in different frequencies, and each one is linked to different mental states. With QEEG, we can measure the balance of these brain waves and see how they may be affecting focus, mood, or behavior.
Gamma Waves
> 30 HzThese very fast waves are associated with learning, memory, and mental sharpness. Gamma activity plays a role in higher-order cognitive processing and is monitored in select cases to support cognitive performance.
Beta Waves
12–30 HzBeta is linked to thinking, problem-solving, and active concentration. Too much beta may be tied to anxious or racing thoughts, while too little can relate to inattention and difficulty staying on task.
Alpha Waves
8–12 HzAlpha helps us feel calm and alert. It reflects a relaxed, present state and is often underactive in individuals experiencing anxiety or high stress. Healthy alpha activity is associated with a sense of ease and readiness.
Theta Waves
4–8 HzTheta is connected to daydreaming, creativity, and emotional processing. While important for rest and imagination, too much theta during tasks that require focus can make it hard to stay alert and engaged.
Delta Waves
0.5–4 HzThese are the slowest brain waves, most prominent during deep, restorative sleep. High delta activity when awake may be linked to fogginess, sluggish thinking, or fatigue, and can sometimes indicate the brain is working harder than it needs to.
Through QEEG brain mapping, we can identify whether certain brain waves are too high, too low, or out of balance. Then we use Neurotherapy to help train the brain toward more optimal patterns — much like physical therapy for the brain.
What a Brain Map Looks Like
A comprehensive QEEG produces dozens of detailed visualizations. Below is a sample of the data-rich maps used to understand your child's unique brain.
Raw EEG Recording
Multi-channel brainwave traces captured from 19+ sensors across the scalp, showing real-time electrical activity. This is the raw data that powers every analysis that follows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Map a Path to Progress?
A QEEG brain map is the first step toward a more targeted and effective therapeutic journey. Schedule a free consultation to learn if brain mapping is the right starting point for your child.