News summaries for autism therapy: hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)

definition of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT): This therapy is the medical use of oxygen at pressures higher than that found naturally at normal atmospheric pressure. HBOT is used medically for a variety of conditions. HBOT is being explored for effectiveness in helping children with autism. There have been reports of HBOT improving language skills and social interaction in children with autism.
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Malaysian Group Empowers Parents of Children with Autism, Summarized May 9, 2011

KL Biomed is a biomedical- and holistic-based support network for families dealing with autism spectrum disorder.... While KL Biomed advocates checking with a DAN doctor before beginning treatment, some of the therapies they promote include: naturopathy, homeopathy, HBOT, cranial-sacral therapy, neurofeedback, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and dietary supplements. KL Biomed runs an online forum where parents can share information on what is working for their children.... Read more...

Regional Autism Recovery Center Opens in West Virginia, Summarized Nov 20, 2009

Dr. Janet Lintala, a DAN!... Therapies included at the clinic are: gluten-free and casein-free diets, mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy,  antifungal therapy, detoxification therapies, and other therapies to strengthen the immune system. In addition, there are lab facilities to test stool, urine, hair and blood.... Read more...

Oxygen Therapy as Potential Treatment for Autism, Summarized Feb 19, 2008

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may have potential in the treatment of autism. Several doctors in FL (Tampa and Melbourne) have used HBOT to help children with autism increase language skills and social interaction, while decreasing self-stimming behaviors. These doctors believe that the pressurized oxygen chamber may increase blood flow to the brain.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Offered by Dad of Child with Autism, Summarized Oct 1, 2007

Mark Merrell of Hamilton County, IN, searched as far as Florida for treatment and therapy for his daughter with autism. He discovered hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in FL as an alternative therapy. Back in Indiana, he purchased a chamber for his home, and then started Oxsyspa, one of the few locations in the Midwest offering this therapy. HBOT may better help the body absorb oxygen "The idea of pressurized oxygen ... is the key, because it's putting more oxygen in the fluid - the plasma - in between the red blood cells," says David Dabro, MD, medical director at Oxsyspa.

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Synonyms for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) include: HBOT, hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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