EFFICACY OF BARABASZS INSTANT ALERT HYPNOSIS IN THE TREATMENT OF ADHD WITH NEUROTHERAPY

This efficacy study tested the effects of Barabaszʹs instant alert hypnosis (IAH), also known as Instantaneous Neuronal Activation Procedure (INAP, Barabasz & Barabasz, 1995) used as an adjunct to neurotherapy. Sixteen children, N = 16. who participated in this study, were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD). A two factor test of efficacy with repeated measures on both factors was used. The results showed that EEG beta-theta ratio means were significantly higher in the trials of neurotherapy combined with alert hypnosis in contrast to neurotherapy alone. Beta was significantly enhanced while theta was inhibited. The clinical implications of these findings with regard to improved treatment efficacy and reduced time in treatment are discussed.