How can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy help to treat Autism.

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Scientists have varying opinions on why the therapy is so successful as a treatment for the condition.  Some theories suggest that the brain in some children with Autism, as well as Cerebral Palsy and other neurological disorders, is lacking oxygen and in a dormant, or sleeping state due to lack of blood flow. HBOT, in Hyperbaric oxygen chambers,  forces oxygen into tissues throughout the body including brain tissues and fluid, resulting in a re-awakening of dormant areas of the brain. Other theories state that excessive swelling in the brain results…

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Treating Autism – A Neuro-development Disorder

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Use Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy In Neurodevelopment Disorders Like Autism : Multiple studies have revealed that autism is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by cerebral hypoperfusion, neuro and GI inflammation, and increased oxidative stress. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) causes increased oxygen perfusion, has potent anti-inflammatory effects, reduces oxidative stress and increases the production of stem cells. Hypoperfusion refers to decreased blood flow. In the case of autism, numerous studies have shown decreased blood flow to the brain, especially to the temporal regions of the brain. This hypoperfusion correlates with many core…

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Autism’s False Prophets – Pros and Cons

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Autism’s False Prophets is a must read for any parent who has questioned their decision about vaccinating their autistic child , is delaying getting vaccines because of worries about reports of links between vaccines and autism, and everyone else who wants more information about the quest for treatment for autism, why vaccines were blamed for the rise in autism, and what may have motivated everyone involved in the autism debate. Pros Details all of the players in the vaccine debate Easy to read, even for people without a medical background…

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When To Start Autism Treatment – An Overview

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Autism is a complex disorder of the central nervous system that has the following 3 defining core features: Problems with social interactions Impaired verbal and nonverbal communication A pattern of repetitive behavior with narrow, restricted interests A number of other associated symptoms frequently coexist with autism. Most children with autism have problems using language, forming relationships, and appropriately interpreting and responding to the external world around them. Autism is a behaviorally defined neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in early childhood. Although the diagnosis of autism may not be made until a…

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OC Register, Special Section publishes supplement on Autism.

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Orange County Register Communications, Inc.,a leading news and information company in Santa Ana, recently published a supplement on Autism and the Family highlighting diagnosis, effective cures and remedies and case studies on autism. Some of the must-read topics on autism treatment covered in this supplement are as follows: AN AUTISM NONPROFIT’S CALL FOR ACTION (By Lois Evezich) All about the Ackerman family and how they originated the TACA community. The Ackermans opened up their home to share what they had learned about autism with other interested families seeking support and…

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Treatment of Autism – How to go about it.

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In order to treat autism, appropriate early intervention is a must. Once the diagnosis has been made, the parents, physicians, and specialists should discuss what is best for the child. In most cases, parents are encouraged to take care of the child at home. Special education classes are available for autistic children or children with autism. Structured, behaviorally-based programs, geared to the patient’s developmental level have shown some promise. Most behavioral treatment programs include: clear instructions to the child prompting to perform specific behaviors immediate praise and rewards for performing…

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Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC)

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A major obstacle in autism research in order to treat autism has been the lack of a valid means of measuring the effectiveness of various treatments. Over the years, researchers have published hundreds of studies attempting to evaluate different biomedical and psycho-educational interventions intended to treat autism in children. Much of this research has produced inconclusive or, worse, misleading results, because there are no useful tests or scales designed to measure autism treatment effectiveness. Lacking such a scale, researchers have resorted to using scales such as the – Childhood Autism…

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Can Music Help to Treat Autism?

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Although musical therapy is a new practice to treat autism, but still one should seriously consider giving it a shot. Research is showing that when children with autism are given musical therapy they often show remarkable improvements in temperament and learning skills. Why does music seem to work so well in autism treatment? Music connects to the nonverbal part of our brains making it the perfect therapy for autism patients who have trouble communicating. The reason musical therapy is so successful is because it can be used in conjunction with…

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Social Symptoms Observed In Children With Autism

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From the start, typically developing infants are social beings. Early in life, they gaze at people, turn toward voices, grasp a finger, and even smile. In contrast, most children with autism seem to have tremendous difficulty learning to engage in the give-and-take of everyday human interaction. Some social symptoms are enumerated below: 1. Often in the first few months of life, children with autism do not interact and they avoid eye contact. 2. They seem indifferent to other people, and often seem to prefer being alone. 3. They may resist…

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