We are receiving referrals for EEG assessment and reporting. We are taking all necessary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect our staff and clients. If concerned about the safety procedures, please contact us on +61 2 9646 6700 to receive more information.
What Is QEEG Assessment?
A QEEG (Quantitative Electroencephalogram) is a non-invasive assessment method that records brain electrical activity in the form of brain wave patterns. It is also referred to as “brain mapping.”
Why is it important?
The QEEG assessment gives a general indication of typical brain functioning, levels of alertness, self- regulation capacity and can identify different patterns associated with difficulties in cognitive functions, sleep disorders and changes in mood and behaviour.
ANFI EEG Clinic
Our clinic has an accredited QEEG Diplomate who has since 2010 assisted numerous clients to better understand their symptoms and suggest more effective treatments. We also had opportunity to work under the supervision of the world leading QEEG Diplomate Emeritus, Jay Gunkelman who had evaluated more than 500,000 EEG and remains to be one of the world’s leading experts in the EEG analysis.*
*A referral from a treating practitioner (psychologist, psychiatrist, neurofeedback clinician) in necessary for EEG assessment and reporting services.
Yes, please make sure to:
- Get enough sleep the night before
- Wash and dry your hair the day before your appointment
- Do not put any gel or heavy hair products such as conditioner on your hair
- Have something to eat before the assessment
- Do not consume any caffeinated drinks (i.e. colas, energy drinks, tea, coffee, etc) or any food that contains these products at least 2 hours before the assessment
- Do not consume any alcohol or recreational drugs
- Continue taking your medications (if any) as prescribed by your doctor
- Arrive on time as a failure to do so may result in an incomplete assessment or the need for further sessions
- When you come to the office you will be asked to sit in a comfortable chair and will be given a colourful EEG recording cap -similar to a swimming cap- to wear. Clip-on sensors will be placed on your ears (you might be asked to remove earrings).
- The cap has many sensors on it and each sensor has a hole in the middle. The EEG technician will apply a special gel through these holes and the gel will touch the skin on your scalp to enable contact.
- We will also be recording your ECG (Electrocardiogram) as well, and that this is done in a completely non-intrusive way by placing electrodes on your wrists.
- You will be asked to relax your muscles while the sensors will be measuring your brain wave activity during the recording.
- It is important that you are still during the EEG recording to enable a good quality recording.
- If you move too much during the recording, it might be hard to do the analysis of your EEG.
- If needed we might ask you to do a simple activity, or just rest with your eyes open and then with your eyes closed. This will take about 20 min in total.
QEEG Assessments last usually between 1.5 and 2 hours.
It is important the night before the assessment that you do not consume any alcohol or recreational drugs.
- Get enough sleep the night before
- Parents are asked to stay in the room during the QEEG recording, so you can assist your child and make them more comfortable
- Please make sure that you explain to your child what will happen during the assessment so they can come prepared
- It is good to have a snack packed for your trip here and a treat for after the appointment
- Your child can bring any comfort toys, their favourite books, iPad, DVD or anything that will keep them calm during the recording. Please note that this can be used during the initial set up time, but will need to be taken away during the recording if the child fidgets with it