Louis Trevor, Author at Treatments for Autism

How Do You Assess Pain in a Child With Autism?

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 Louis Trevor

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) usually face challenges or difficulties in expressing their emotions and sensory feelings to others, including their parents. Therefore, if you’re blessed with a special child, you should expand your sense of observation and understand the difference between your child’s usual and unusual gestures. There are many cases in which parents overlook the signs of a critical medical issue, considering it a symptom of autism. For instance, suppose your child is complaining about their joint pain. You might overlook their complaints, thinking autism has triggered…

Alleviating Autism Symptoms with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

February 25, 2023August 21, 2023 Louis Trevor

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is known to affect 1 in 54 children in the United States alone. These estimates provided by the Centers For Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) have prompted the medical fraternity to seek viable treatment solutions that can improve the health condition of patients battling autism-related complications. How Can Autism Spectrum Disorder Affect Children? Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can have a debilitating impact on the basic cognitive abilities of children. The afflicted children are often known to display the following ASD-related symptoms between…

World Autism Awareness Day 2022: UN’s Message and This Year’s Theme

April 2, 2022April 12, 2022 Louis Trevor

On the 15th annual World Autism Awareness Day, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said to reassert our commitment to an “inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world,” forpeople with autism.Like each year, April 2 was observed to defend the inclusion of people living with autism in our society. The theme of 2022 was inclusive education. This day is marked to improve the quality of life of people with autism, also helping society understand, accept, and support them. The primary goal is to start the spread of kindness and awareness and to inspire…

Corporations Welcoming Autistic Employees for Inclusive Productivity

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 Louis Trevor

Organizations and corporate bodies around the world have woken up to the need for having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Such diversity in the talent pool facilitates the generation of new ideas and the effective implementation of corporate policies and solutions. It helps infuse new ideas into the traditional corporate structure, breathing new life into a struggling or stagnant business enterprise. Finding the right career is never easy for anybody. However, until very recently, it had been doubly hard for individuals on the autism spectrum. Persons with autism spectrum disorders…

Hyperbaric Clinic in Tampa, Florida Conducts Autism Research

April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 Louis Trevor

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a growing health concern in the nation today. Researchers are constantly conducting clinical studies to discover favorable solutions that instill a sense of well being in autistic patients and aid them in coping with their health in a better manner. The Undersea Oxygen Clinic, a unique medical facility in Tampa, Florida is using hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This clinic is open 24/7 and is dedicated to autism research apart from treating patients with other disorders such as post-traumatic stress…

The Role of Immersive Virtual Reality In Helping Autistic Children Overcome Phobias

January 28, 2019January 28, 2019 Louis Trevor

Medical research is evolving at a frenetic pace with new technological advancements being discovered on a daily basis. There has always been a constant quest to find the best treatment solution for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Third Eye Technologies has created an innovative platform in Consett, County Durham, UK, known as the ‘Blue Room’. The ‘Blue Room’ is a concept wherein Immersive Virtual Reality is being used to treat children with ASD. The Newcastle University Team is working in tandem with Third Eye Technologies to provide this treatment….

How did Hyperbaric Therapy Help 7-year-old David Beat Autism?

September 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Louis Trevor

David, a seven-year-old, was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the tender age of two. He started communicating through hand signals during his infancy and had limited verbal interaction with his family. Soon, David’s parents noticed a considerable drop in his memory retention and with time, he stopped communicating with them almost completely. David’s doctors suggested the inclusion of B12 supplements in his dietary regimen. This evoked a favorable reaction from the child and prompted his doctors to suggest Hyperbaric Therapy (HBOT) as an adjunctive treatment solution. Initially, David…

This Incredible School Autism Project Is Changing the Lives of Autistic Kids!

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018 Louis Trevor

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodegenerative ailment that impairs the basic functions in individuals such as speech, motoring skills, basic cognitive functions, etc. This occurs due to reduced flow of blood to specific parts of the brain. The symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD can start reflecting in children from as early as 12 to 18 months. Medical experts specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD have been involved in relentless research across the world to find adequate relief or treatment…

Being Bilingual May be Beneficial for Children with Autism

January 31, 2018May 18, 2018 Louis Trevor

Small children possess an incredible capacity to learn, absorb, and process an immense range of information. Their speech, cognition, social, and behavioral skills grow by leaps and bounds with each passing day. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorders. Compared to normal children who are very adept at picking up multiple languages simultaneously, autistic children may find it an uphill and challenging task. What is Autism and How It Affects Regular Development A neurodevelopmental disorder, autism affects the way the different parts of the…

Social Behavior in Autistic Children Restored with Brain Stimulation

December 22, 2017May 18, 2018 Louis Trevor

According to new research, neuromodulation can be one of the ways to manage autism spectrum disorder. As per research, the right Crus I (RCrusI) has a significant role to play as far as autism is concerned. This area is not just for co-ordinating movements, but it also affects ASD behaviour. After lots of research, it has been found that any issues with this area can lead to social impairment. According to Dr Peter Tsai, this finding is very important and that though one cannot change the genetic combination of the…