Functional BOLD (Blood Oxygen Level Dependency) 3.5 Tesla MRI demonstrate regions of inadequate perfusion causing ischemic induced hypoxia (lack of tissue Oxygenation). Functional BOLD MRI are more advanced the normal 1.5 Tesla MRI which are often reported as being normal with autistic children. Regions of inadequate perfusion and circulation also causes metabolic and biochemical disturbances and inflammation in the developing brain. Inflammation in the brain can affect kids both globally and locally too, and can be particularly impactful on the temporal lobes. The temporal lobes are found on the side of the head and the left side is where some of the language areas are. When you have inflammation in those areas, blood flow can be decreased which hampers the ability for the blood to deliver Oxygen. You can see that can be very problematic.
Many children with brain injury often have delayed development, inadequate speech and very immature social skills simply because the brain disturbances become reinforced over time with 'disability being acquired'. An excellent book on this topic of neuroplasticity is by Dr Norman Doidge 'The Brain That Changes Itself'. Dr Doidge's book is available at most book shops and parents of autistic children are encouraged to review!
Poor brain circulation leads to localized tissue hypoxia and other microcirculatory dysfunction.
Hyperbaric Oxygenation provides an enormous opportunity to assist both the child and adult with autistic challenges. Hyperbaric Oxygenation increases the nett delivery of Oxygenated blood into deprived regions of the brain. HBOT 'revascularizes' regions of inadequate blood flow. Stem Cells Mobilization and Hyperbaric Oxygenation
HyperMED BLOG/HyperMED - Case Study PS - Autism, Attention Deficit, Speech Delay, Global Development Delay, Pervasive Development Disorder.
Q> How does Hyperbaric Oxygenation work for victims suffering gangrene confronted with possible amputation?
A> Hyperbaric Oxygenation has been extensively published in the field of chronic wounds and limbs due to compromised blood flow. HBOT immediately changes the balance from an energy poor to an energy rich environment. HBOT immediately impacts tissue hypoxia; revascularizes the wound region, raises immune responses increasing white blood cells activity and natural killers cell responses, increased phagocytosis, kills chronic and persisting infections; elevates the patients own target specific stem cells; and revascularizes the limb.
Neuro-HBOT recommended for children with brain injury is similar to traditional wound healing HBOT however treatment pressures are lower but the exposure time longer!
Increased Oxygen delivery into the central nervous systems structures enables the brains ability to better regulate biochemical reactions, mobilizing neural stem cells supporting autistic recovery. Hyperbaric Oxygenation kills chronic underlying opportunistic infections including bacteria and viral based DNA infections (Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Herpes strains etc) that have been linked with many neurologic patients and also children with autistic disorders.
Many children with autism can have an issue with digestive inflammation and particularly inflammatory bowel disease; any type of inflammation whether it is in the gut, the blood stream, whether it is from a virus or a vaccine reaction or food sensitivities can negatively impact the brain. Hyperbaric Oxygenation impacts underlying gut issues and sensitivities. Further reading regarding Hyperbaric and effects on gut dysbiosis review Hypoxic Induced Apoptosis
Autism Spectrum Disorders - Median Nerve Stimulation
In conjunction to the saturative benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygenation we recommend Median Nerve Stimulation to assist cognitive and speech functionality. HyperMED protocols will include nutritional review and recommendation.
National Geographic Documentary (VIDEO) - Professor Ed Cooper - Median Nerve Stimulation
HyperMED/Cerebral Palsy Functional Outcomes Using HBO, LOKOMAT, Cerebrolysin Grant Submission.pdf
Medical News: Hyperbaric Therapy Called Effective Against Autism - in Neurology, Autism from MedPage Today
Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Children With Autism
Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Autistic Children: A Pilot Study
Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Cognitive Function on Autistic Spectrum Disordered Children
A Clinical Trial of the Clinical Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Thai Autistic Children (VPH)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Chronic Stable Brain Injury
Hyperbaric Oxygenation role in White Matter Hyperintensities - Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment In Patients With White Matter Hyperintensities On Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Neurologic Deficits
