Author: Daniel Morris

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) should be diagnosed by a medical professional with support from physical, occupational and speech therapists. Ideally, everyone involved with a diagnosis should have significant experience with ASDs, their diagnosis and their treatment. Hyperbaric medicine and treatment in maximum hyperbaric centers for children with autism has reportedly led to improvements in the condition, though previous studies were uncontrolled. Now, a new study is the first controlled trial to report clinical improvements. Hyperbaric therapy conducted in a hyperbaric center traditionally involves inhaling up to 100% oxygen at a…

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In the video a child is seen entering Vitaeris 320 for HBOT treatment. About Vitaeris 320 – Personal Hyperbaric Chambers The best and largest in Oxyhealth fleet of mild personal hyperbaric chambers, the Vitaeris 320 boasts a roomy  inflated diameter that comfortably seats two.  Dual pumps boost inflation time and provide twice the airflow throughout the chamber.  Designed specifically for the clinic, this model suits the needs of any medical office and patient.  Straightforward training and basic maintenance makes the Vitaeris 320 a functional part of any practice!

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Autism is classified by the American Psychiatric Association as one of a group of disorders known as the pervasive development disorders (PDD). In addition to autistic disorder, the pervasive developmental disorders include Asperger’s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Rett disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD NOS). All of these disorders are characterized by varying degrees of problems with communication, social interaction, and atypical, repetitive behaviors. This group of disorders is sometimes called the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). There is a wide range of symptoms, severity, and other manifestations…

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The FDA approved the use of risperidone or Risperdal orally disintegrating tablets for ‘the symptomatic treatment of irritability in autistic children and adolescents’ with autism. As the first FDA approved drug treatment for behaviors associated with autism treatment, this is likely exciting news for parents. But since Risperdal has already been used off-label for many years to treat autism in children, ADHD, and children who are bipolar, it is not exactly a breakthrough. Still, it is reassuring to know that using Risperdal has been found to be safe and effective…

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Parents should be on the look out for various signs and symptoms that may need immediate autism treatment steps. One such symptom is repetitive behavior often see in children with autism. Although children with autism or ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) usually appear physically normal and have good muscle control, odd repetitive motions may set them off from other children. These behaviors might be extreme and highly apparent or more subtle. Some children and older individuals spend a lot of time repeatedly flapping their arms or walking on their toes. Some…

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Children with autism do not follow the typical patterns of child development. In some children, hints of future problems may be apparent from birth. In most cases, the problems in communication and social skills become more noticeable as the child lags further behind other children the same age. Some other children start off well enough. Oftentimes between 12 and 36 months old, the differences in the way they react to people and other unusual behaviors become apparent. Some parents report the change as being sudden, and that their children start…

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Autism Social Skills play a very important role in influencing the behavioral patterns of autistic individuals while they set out in the large scale social environment. Autism often causes speech difficulties and problems in language articulation. People suffering from autism generally experience delayed language and speaking is often a difficult task for these individuals. Along with these there are other funny behaviors that may be noted like flapping of hands and banging the head from time and time. The kind of autistic symptoms that may surface in an individual depends…

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