The Story Behind All Brains GrowÂ
Hi, I’m Louloua Smadi El Hajj, founder of All Brains Grow. I’m a neurotherapist, author, sister, and mom — but more than anything, I know what it feels like to be lost when trying to help a child thrive.
Years ago, my autistic brother, Milo, plateaued after years of therapies and fell into depression. My family felt hopeless —until we met Dr. Lynette Louise.
Lynette, a neurofeedback specialist and mother of eight (several neurodivergent), showed us how to look at Milo’s brain in real time, understand his challenges, and give him the right kind of feedback to create change.
For the first time, Milo’s behaviors made sense. His meltdowns, his regressions, his struggles — they weren’t random. They were his brain doing the best it could with the wiring it had. With neurofeedback and Lynette’s guidance, Milo grew into a confident, independent sous chef — something we couldn’t have imagined during his hardest years.
That transformation changed not only his life, but mine. I wanted other families to have access to the same tools and hope Lynette had given us. That’s how All Brains Grow was born.
Alongside Lynette, and with Krystel Alhayek — a passionate educator who had already proven her skill in adapting those tools with families — we built a team dedicated to bringing this approach to families everywhere.
What Is Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback is a gentle, non-invasive brain training therapy. By measuring brain activity through EEG, it gives the brain real-time information that helps it “rewire” into healthier patterns.
With repeated sessions, neurofeedback can:
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Improve focus and attention.
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Reduce meltdowns and anxiety.
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Support emotional regulation.
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Build flexibility and independence.
Neurofeedback helps the brain learn how to function better, from the inside out.
From Neurofeedback to BioPlay
When Dr Lynette Louise worked with families around the world, she saw that the biggest changes didn’t only happen in neurofeedback sessions. They happened at home — when parents responded to their children, played with them, and guided them through daily life.
That insight was groundbreaking:Â Every interaction with a child is feedback to their brain.
If the feedback is fast, loving, and intentional, the brain learns and grows. If it’s inconsistent or stressful, the brain can get stuck.
This realization led Lynette to develop a new approach: BioPlay.Â
What Is BioPlay?
BioPlay is a brain-based behavioral approach that helps caregivers use play, connection, and everyday interactions to build their child’s brain.
Where neurofeedback gives the brain information through technology, BioPlay brings that same principle into daily life. Caregivers become the “feedback system” — helping their child regulate emotions, learn skills, and gain independence in real time.
In BioPlay, families learn how to:
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Respond in ways that calm and regulate the brain.
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Use play to spark learning and connection.
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Encourage independence and real-life skills.
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Build resilience, confidence, and emotional strength.
BioPlay turns everyday moments into opportunities for brain growth.
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