What are attention difficulties?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), with or without hyperactivity, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the ability to focus, organize, and regulate impulses. It is linked to suboptimal functioning of specific brain regions, particularly the prefrontal cortex, which acts as a filter to process information and block distractions. This difficulty is also associated with impaired social skills and may lead to academic challenges.
The two main types are:
- AD/ADD (Predominantly Inattentive Type): characterized by distractibility, slow task execution, and frequent forgetfulness.
- ADHD (Combined Type): combines inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity, manifesting as physical or mental restlessness, difficulty with self-control, and disorganized behavior.
Did you know?
In Quebec, prevalence is estimated at 7.3% among youth aged 1 to 24, according to the 2023–2024 statistics from the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec.
Who is affected?
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Attention difficulties resembling ADHD are common neurodevelopmental disorders that can appear in childhood and persist into adulthood. Symptoms and their impacts evolve with age but can affect academic, professional, and personal life.
Often associated with other challenges:
- Anxiety or mood disorders: ADHD is often accompanied by anxiety.
- Learning difficulties.
- Social or organizational challenges.
- Alcohol or substance use.
Regain focus and mental clarity with Neurofeedback.
Whether you often feel overwhelmed, easily distracted, or constantly struggle with focus, these challenges affect your daily life and self-confidence. Neurofeedback offers a natural and effective way to improve attention regulation and enhance your overall quality of life.
Benefits observed with neurofeedback:
- Improves concentration and sustained attention
- Reduces hyperactivity and impulsivity
- Decreases mental distraction and scatter
- Strengthens working memory and verbal fluency
- Improves planning and organizational skills
- Reduces associated anxiety and stress
Provides lasting results without intrusive medication
Optimize your career and well-being by mastering attention
In today’s demanding professional world, attention difficulties can complicate organization, time management, and focus, leaving you feeling out of sync. Frequent forgetfulness, difficulty staying focused on tasks, or a tendency to procrastinate can hinder your progress and lead to significant stress. Regain your full cognitive capacity with neurofeedback.
Marc, 28, didn’t understand why it was so hard to focus at work. He would start many projects but struggle to finish them. Frequent missed deadlines left him frustrated and under pressure.
Known benefits of neurofeedback for professionals
Neurofeedback helps regulate attention, reduce mental scatter, and improve work-related concentration. It strengthens executive functions (planning, organization, problem-solving), enabling professionals to thrive in their careers and handle pressure effectively.
- Improved focus: greater ability to stay on task longer
- Reduced distractions: better management of multiple demands and mental load
- Increased productivity: faster and more efficient completion of tasks
- Enhanced working memory: easier handling of various pieces of information simultaneously
- Mental clarity: smoother decision-making and improved organization
- Stress and mental fatigue management: maintain focus even under pressure
- Emotional stability: reduces irritability or impatience that affects focus
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Help your child better regulate attention and rediscover the joy of learning.
Being the parent of a child with attention difficulties means living between worry, exhaustion, and hope. You constantly wonder how to help your child succeed at school, make friends, and feel good about themselves. Does your child struggle to stay focused, get easily distracted in class, or come home exhausted and discouraged from school? These difficulties are not due to a lack of effort or willpower, but rather a unique way their brain functions.
Maxime, 9, would cry through his homework, unable to concentrate for more than a few minutes. His parents, Émilie and Marc, frequently received calls from school regarding his attention difficulties, and at home, homework became a daily source of conflict. After a few neurofeedback sessions, his teachers noticed a significant improvement.
Benefits of neurofeedback for your child
- Improved concentration and sustained attention at school and at home
- Reduced hyperactivity and impulsivity, leading to calmer behavior
- Decreased anxiety related to learning and academic performance
- Increased self-confidence
- Better organization and task planning
- Neurofeedback is an effective and lasting method for reducing attention difficulties.
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Free yourself from distractions to succeed in your studies and future projects.
At university, attention difficulties can turn studying into a constant struggle, complicating organization, time management, and relationships. Many students feel out of sync with their peers, struggling to maintain focus and complete their projects. This challenge can be overcome.
Camille, 15, spent hours on homework but often forgot to submit assignments. Julien, 22, started many university projects but struggled to finish them. He felt frustrated watching his friends progress more easily.
Known benefits of neurofeedback
Neurofeedback can help young people strengthen attention, cognitive flexibility, and confidence. It supports better regulation of attention and reduces mental pressure, enabling students to excel in their studies, relationships, and future endeavors. Sessions aim to improve the ability to maintain focus and manage multiple streams of information simultaneously.
- Improved focus and attention, reducing distractions and forgetfulness
- Reduced hyperactivity and impulsivity for calmer, more thoughtful behavior
- Enhanced organization and planning, making daily tasks easier
- Decreased anxiety and irritability for better emotional regulation
- Increased self-confidence and overall well-being
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How our Neurofeedback method optimizes attention
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive brain training method that helps harmonize your brain’s electrical activity. By specifically targeting attention-related imbalances, it can sustainably enhance concentration and organizational skills.
See if neurofeedback can help you regain optimal attention
Start with a 30-minute call with one of our advisors. We take the time to understand your specific attention challenges, habits, and personal goals.
You then meet with a qualified psychologist or neuropsychologist to precisely assess your attention difficulties, their impact on your life, and discuss objectives for improving focus.
A medical electrophysiology technologist records and analyzes your brain activity for 30–45 minutes. Non-invasive, painless sensors are placed on your scalp to measure electrical activity in real time. This step identifies imbalances in brain regions involved in attention, organization, and impulse control, especially the prefrontal cortex. An official diagnosis is not required to initiate treatment; the EEGq highlights areas that need adjustment.
Our specialists analyze your EEGq data and provide a comprehensive report detailing your brain activity, its connection to attention difficulties, and recommendations for a personalized training program.
Training programs consist of at least 12 sessions per targeted issue. Each 50-minute session uses an electrode headset to monitor brain activity. When your brain meets set goals (e.g., improving attention networks or reducing hyperactivity), you receive immediate feedback via sound or video. This encourages your brain to replicate beneficial patterns. At Neuroperforma, we utilize a 19-electrode system that simultaneously reads, analyzes, and trains 12,700 brain points in 3D, thereby optimizing communication across regions involved in attention and cognition.
Progress is regularly analyzed, and the program is adjusted to maximize results.
Skills improved through neurofeedback are typically lasting and can continue to improve even after training ends.
Scientific proof
Neurofeedback is a recognized non-pharmacological therapy for attention disorders, especially in children.
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Your first session at Neuroperforma
We understand that attention difficulties can be a source of significant frustration and worry. That’s why, from your very first session, we provide empathetic and transparent guidance to help you sustainably enhance attention and focus.
Meet your psychologist, who will explain the method, walk you through your program, and answer all your questions in a supportive environment.
A non-invasive measure of brain activity is performed. This painless, side-effect-free analysis identifies the brainwave patterns influencing your attention and focus.
Your specialist will clearly explain observations. Together, you’ll identify priority goals to improve attention and cognitive well-being.
A fully tailored neurofeedback program, adapted to your profile, objectives, and availability, will be designed and reviewed with you.
Garanties u0026 réassurance
Detailed EEGq report included in your evaluation
Non-invasive, scientifically recognized method; electrodes only record brain signals, no stimulation or electrical shocks
Neurofeedback specialists, including psychologists and neuropsychologists registered with the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, are experienced in supporting children and adults.
A recognized and validated method for lasting attention improvement
At Neuroperforma, our approach is rooted in science and enriched by human expertise. We are proud to offer a method whose effectiveness is validated by research and confirmed by the compelling testimonials of our clients.
Scientific Evidence
- Direct efficacy: Attention difficulties are the most targeted disorder for neurofeedback treatments today. Clinical studies have demonstrated a reduction in inattention symptoms in children using neurofeedback, by training attention biomarkers such as the P300 wave.
- Observed results: Among our clients, we have seen significant improvement, with 90% experiencing a reduction in ADHD symptoms after 8–12 weeks of neurofeedback.
Recognition & Technology
- We work with qualified professionals (psychologists, neuropsychologists, and medical electrophysiology technologists) to provide optimal guidance.
- The Quebec Order of Psychologists officially recognizes Neurofeedback as a technique used by psychologists.
- Neuroperforma is the undisputed leader in neurofeedback in Canada. We utilize the latest-generation 19-electrode neurofeedback equipment, which enables more detailed brain analysis and more effective training compared to traditional 1- or 2-electrode systems, allowing for precise targeting of attention-related dysfunctions. This system can train 12,700 brain locations in 3D simultaneously.
FAQ: Difficultés d’attention & neurofeedback
What is the relationship between ADD, ADHD, and attention difficulties?
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is primarily inattentive. ADHD also includes hyperactivity and/or impulsivity. Both affect concentration, organization, and behavior.
How do these disorders impact daily life?
- Children: academic difficulties, disorganization, impulsivity, and family tension.
- Adults: distractibility, procrastination, mental overload, conflicting priorities.
- Young adults/students: difficulty studying, focusing, and stress.
- Caregivers: emotional burden, need for guidance, and monitoring.
Is neurofeedback effective and recognized?
Yes. It is classified as a level 5/5 intervention in Evidence-Based Practice in Neurofeedback and Biofeedback 2023. In our clinics, about 90% of clients experience improvements within 8–12 weeks.
Does neurofeedback replace medication?
Not necessarily. Medication works chemically as long as it is taken, while neurofeedback trains brain circuits and waves physiologically, with effects that can last for a prolonged period. Both approaches can be complementary.
Is it painful or invasive?
No. Sensors placed on the scalp measure brain activity; the training is painless, non-invasive, and has no known side effects.

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