Hyperbaric Therapy and Autism How is autism treated? There is no cure for ASDs. Therapies and behavioral interventions are designed to remedy specific symptoms and can bring about substantial improvement. The ideal treatment plan coordinates therapies and interventions that meet the specific needs of individual children. Most health care professionals agree that the earlier the intervention, the better. Therapists use educational and behavioral interventions to help children develop social and language skills, doctors may prescribe medications for specific autism-related symptoms, and there are a number of other therapies or interventions available. One of these is hyperbaric oxygen therapy… So what are some of the benefits of hyperbaric therapy to ASD patients? Studies have demonstrated the benefits of hyperbaric therapy for autism with the following: • Increases oxygen delivery to deprived tissues • Reduced brain inflammation • Moderates mitochondria dysfunction • Stimulates the creation of new brain cells • Reduces seizure frequency • Stimulates creation of new brain connections • Improves sensory/cognitive awareness • Increases attention span & alertness • Improves sleep patterns • Advances social skills & interactions • Reduces aggression • Reduces gastrointestinal issues • Decreases digestive inflammation • Enhances nutritional absorption • Promotes receptive/expressive language • Improves movement & walking • Stimulates better eye contact • Improves gross/fine motor skills Just to name a few! Please contact us if you have any questions regarding mild hyperbaric therapy & autism. Visit our website: h3oxygentherapy/ Give us a call: 206-794-8229 Or stop by one of our offices! Addresses are listed on the About Us section of our FB page!
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 23:24:09 +0000
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