“How ‘Star Wars’ Can Benefit Autism: The Power of Neurofeedback Training”

The fascination for the “Star Wars” universe should inspire those affected to do neurofeedback training. This can help young people with autism to regulate their brain activity – and thus their emotions.

It’s like that with popular culture, its films and series, stars and personalities, everyday practices and fads. On the one hand, it inspires and connects the masses, on the other hand, stereotypical and clichéd representations romp about here. Many marginalized groups are affected, including autistic people. Contrary to what movies like Rain Main or series like The Big Bang Theory might have you believe, not all people on the autism spectrum have an insular genius that makes them indispensable in the casino or the science community.