Dr. Silverman's Work Is Featured in a New Book. Here Is What That Means for You.

When a young college student walked into the Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders, struggling to keep up with her coursework and her relationship, she was not sure where else to turn. What happened next is now part of a published book that is drawing national attention to a treatment approach that has long been underutilized in mainstream mental health care.

Dr. Sanford Silverman, founder of the Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders in Scottsdale, is among a select group of clinicians featured in "The Mind Rewired: 25 Stories of Overcoming Trauma, Anxiety, and Beyond Using Neurofeedback", authored by Michael P. Cohen and Gwen Yount Carden. 

The book compiles case stories from licensed mental health professionals and medical doctors across the country, each illustrating how neurofeedback training has helped patients transform their lives in ways they never thought possible.

What This Book Gets Right That Most Mental Health Resources Miss

The book presents cases that span a wide range of conditions, from anxiety and trauma to attention and performance challenges. What ties them together is the common thread of neurofeedback, a non-invasive, evidence-based technique that trains the brain to regulate itself more effectively by monitoring and responding to its own electrical activity in real time.

"The Mind Rewired offers a multitude of examples of licensed mental health professionals and medical doctors sharing their patients' stories of success with others who may be suffering from these issues or know someone who could benefit from neurofeedback," Dr. Silverman said.

For many of the patients featured, neurofeedback succeeded where other interventions had fallen short.

A College Student, a Brain Map, and a Turning Point

Dr. Silverman's featured case centers on a college student who came to him at a difficult point in her life. She was falling behind academically and experiencing significant strain in her romantic relationship. Rather than beginning with assumptions, Dr. Silverman started where he always does: with the data.

"We measured her brain activity through a qEEG and determined the best protocols to improve her brain functioning and performance," he said. A quantitative electroencephalogram, or qEEG, produces a detailed map of brain wave patterns, giving clinicians a precise picture of where the brain may be struggling and why.

What followed was a collaborative process grounded in that data. The student committed fully to the work.

"She was very intent upon improving her situation, and through our work together, she was able to change her brain patterns with much success," Dr. Silverman said.

He chose this story not simply because of the outcome, but because of what it represents for families and individuals who have already tried other paths.

"I like that her story is featured in the book because it can bring awareness to how effective neurofeedback can be, even in cases where traditional therapy and/or medication have not been effective," he said.

For parents in the Scottsdale area navigating their child's struggles at school or at home, and for adults who have spent years feeling stuck despite their best efforts, that message carries real weight.

A 30-Year Friendship Built Around Advancing Brain Science

Dr. Silverman's connection to co-author Michael P. Cohen spans nearly three decades. Cohen is a widely respected figure in the neurofeedback community, known for his dedication to the field and to the people it serves.

"I have known Michael Cohen for nearly 30 years, and his enthusiasm in the field of neurofeedback has always stood out to me," Dr. Silverman said. "I respect his work because of his dedication to helping others and advancing the art of neurofeedback and brain performance."

Dr. Silverman believes his selection for the book reflects that longstanding professional relationship and mutual respect.

"I believe he asked me to be featured in the book because he has referred to me as a 'pioneer' in this field," he said.

That designation is consistent with Dr. Silverman's career trajectory. He has been providing neurofeedback and comprehensive evaluations for attention, learning, and emotional regulation challenges for decades, building a practice in the Phoenix metro area rooted in individualized, science-backed care.

What Families and Adults Dealing With ADHD Can Take Away From It

"The Mind Rewired" is not a clinical textbook. It is written in a way that makes the science and the human experience accessible together, which is part of what makes it a valuable resource for anyone curious about neurofeedback or looking to better understand their options.

Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of "The Body Keeps the Score," called it "a lucid guide on neurofeedback's vast capacity for helping people achieve their full potential." That kind of endorsement from one of the most respected voices in trauma and brain science is not something that happens by accident.

The 25 stories in the book span a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, ADHD, depression, concussion, chronic pain, and cognitive difficulties. Many of the people featured had spent years looking for answers. Some had tried medication, therapy, or other treatments without lasting relief. A few had been told that nothing more could be done.

For parents in the Scottsdale area who are still searching for the right path forward for their child, or for adults who have quietly wondered whether something else might finally work, the stories in this book offer something that is often hard to find: real accounts of what became possible when the brain learned to regulate itself differently.

"This book presents case stories on how clinicians have made significant changes in the course of people's lives through neurofeedback training," Dr. Silverman said. "It highlights a variety of case examples with a wide array of problems treated."

For those ready to explore further, "The Mind Rewired" is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats.

About the Center for Attention Deficit and Learning Disorders

Dr. Sanford Silverman and his team provide comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatment, including neurofeedback, for children and adults in Scottsdale and the greater Phoenix metro area. If you would like to learn more about whether neurofeedback may be right for you or your child, contact us to schedule a consultation.