Developmental windows don’t wait for funding decisions to be reversed.

The 3 October 2024 removal of neurofeedback funding ignores a crucial reality of child development—timing matters. Critical periods for neurological development and skill acquisition don’t pause while families wait for policy changes. Each day without effective therapy during these windows represents lost opportunities that can’t be recovered.

Early intervention through neurofeedback creates unique opportunities for progress.

During critical developmental periods, the brain shows enhanced plasticity and ability to form new neural pathways. Neurofeedback’s ability to work directly with these neural patterns makes it especially valuable during these windows. When funding cuts force treatment interruptions during these periods, we lose precious opportunities for intervention.

Missing these windows creates compounding challenges for development.

When we fail to support development during critical periods, we don’t just delay progress—we potentially close doors to certain types of learning and adaptation. The skills and capabilities that could have developed during these windows become harder to acquire later, requiring more intensive intervention.

We must restore funding to protect these irreplaceable developmental opportunities.

Every day without access to effective therapy during critical periods represents permanently lost potential. Reinstating neurofeedback funding isn’t just about current support—it’s about protecting future possibilities during these crucial windows of development.