Helping Speed Development in Autistic Patients with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Over the past 25 years, we've worked with many children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). While there's some debate in research about the effectiveness of HBOT for ASD, we've consistently seen significant improvements in the lives of children with ASD and their families in our clinic.
Over the past 25 years, we've worked with many children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). While there's some debate in research about the effectiveness of HBOT for ASD, we've consistently seen significant improvements in the lives of children with ASD and their families in our clinic.
How Hyperbarics Helps
Reduces inflammation in the brain
Stimulates stem cell reproduction and mobilization
Increases oxygen flow to hypoxic tissues
Stimulates the up-regulation of growth hormones
Improves sensory and cognitive awareness
Increases alertness, eye contact, attention span and language skills
Calms overactive regions of the brain and stimulates activity in parts of the brain with idling neurons
Improves motor skills (gross and fine)
Enhances social skills and human interactions
What we have found
We've been helping people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for the past 25 years, and we've seen big improvements in their lives and their families'. While some studies don't fully agree on how helpful HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) is for autism, there are some stories showing positive results. The usual treatments for autism can be costly and might not work well, but we've met many parents who really want to help their kids live better lives, so we think it's important to offer care for ASD..
Luckily, many of the kids we've treated have gotten a lot better. Their parents have been really touched by the changes they've seen after getting HBOT at our clinic. But it doesn't work for everyone with ASD..
Sometimes, kids start improving after just a few HBOT sessions. But for others, it takes more sessions to get enough oxygen into their brains and bodies to see changes. Often, teachers, therapists, or doctors are the first to notice improvements in things like paying attention, making eye contact, socializing, focusing, moving around, walking, talking, and having more energy.
We've helped lots of autistic kids with our hyperbaric chamber sessions at Bay Area Hyperbarics. We think the improvements happen because the brain gets more oxygen, which helps it work better, and it also reduces swelling in the brain. But scientists haven't proven these ideas yet. HBOT for autism also helps with swelling in the gut and other parts of the body, boosts hormones, and makes thinking better overall.
When we talk to parents, we suggest they keep using other treatments along with HBOT for their child's autism. If you're thinking about HBOT for your child, give us a call. Our friendly staff can explain the studies and share stories with you. We'll help figure out the best HBOT plan for your child. It's been really rewarding to see kids with autism get better with oxygen therapy at Bay Area Hyperbarics.
Give us a call to discuss your options for autism hyperbaric chamber treatment. Our warm and friendly staff can walk through the studies and talk about case studies with you. We can also talk about the right HBOT treatment protocol for your child. We have felt profound relief watching children with autism improve through oxygen treatment for ASD at Bay Area Hyperbarics.
Patient Experiences
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Alice, 16
Gained the ability to read chapter books for the first time!
Alice did not have the ability to focus or the dexterity to put on her own clothes, until hyperbarics! With Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for Autism, Alice began reading chapter books for the first time in her life. She was able to button her blouses and sweaters for the first time without asking her mom to help. Her progress brought tears to our staff and to Alice's parents.
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Austin, 3
Said "I love you Mama" for the first time ever!
Austin rarely engaged and interacted with people and even more rarely spoke complete sentences! After several hyperbaric chamber sessions for his autism, Austin was able to interact verbally with other people. When he said "Mama, I love you" for the first time ever, his mother was elated, as was our staff. She brought Austin back for several additional treatments. Both his focus and interpersonal skills improved throughout his visits, and he began to interact with hyperbaric technicians during his visits.
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Trevor, 3
Began interacting with other children for the first time.
Trevor played on his own but simply did not play with other kids. After several hyperbaric chamber sessions for his autism, he picked up a ball, walked it back to his brother, and handed it to him. This was the first interactive play he had exhibited. Previously, Trevor might chase the ball, and he might pick it up. He would, however, never interact with a person. This behavior increased, and after additional HBOT sessions for autism, Trevor continued interacting more often and at a greater level of depth with family and eventually other people
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What is Hyperbaric Medicine?
Hyperbaric medicine, also called hyperbaric oxygen therapy or HBOT, is a medical treatment where a patient sits or lies in a pressurized chamber and breathes 100% oxygen. In HBOT, oxygen dissolves into the blood, thus raising the oxygen concentration to very high levels. This increased oxygen is a primary building block for tissues, muscle, and bone repair. Among other benefits, it kicks off cell reproduction, heals injuries and infections more rapidly, and decreases inflammation.
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Does HBOT kill cancer cells?
Current research indicates that hyperbaric oxygen does not kill cancer cells. However, there has been a small amount of research indicating that hyperbaric oxygen might reduce the size of certain tumors. Also, there has been a study on mice using hyperbaric oxygen, along with a ketogenic diet, to reduce tumors. Hyperbaric oxygen causes many different healing modalities to kick into gear. Could its effect on strengthening the immune system inhibit the growth of cancer cells? Nobody knows. There are numerous studies conclusively showing that hyperbaric oxygen does not encourage cancer cells or tumors to grow. Some patients claim that hyperbaric oxygen makes them feel a lot more comfortable and functional after chemotherapy and also during healing. Note that some chemotherapy drugs are not to be used with hyperbaric oxygen, as the chemotherapy drugs can be enhanced and thus become toxic. A good hyperbaric oxygen facility (such as Bay Area Hyperbarics) will always call the chemotherapy manufacturer to ensure that hyperbaric oxygen therapy will be helpful and not damaging to the patient.
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What is the CPT code for HBOT?
The CPT code for HBOT is G0277.
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Can HBOT help Neuropathy?
Hyperbaric treatments help heal neuropathy by regrowing small blood vessels and nerves that have died from disease, injuries from radiation, and aging. Patients often experience numbness and or pain when they start treatment. Hyperbaric treatments most often bring back sensation and make, for example, walking easier and more enjoyable.
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Will my insurance cover HBOT?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been proven to help with numerous medical conditions. Each insurance company decides what’s covered and what's not. That said, HBOT is covered by Medicare, Kaiser, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, United Health Care, and many other insurances. Coverage is based on the diagnosis. We also take people with conditions that are not covered by their insurance but whose problems can greatly improve with HBOT. Call us! We are more than happy to look at your personal situation and do the insurance work for you.
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Why would a physician consider HBOT?
A physician would consider using hyperbaric chamber therapy in a variety of situations. Physicians most typically refer patients to hyperbarics when the patient is not healing with traditional medical interventions, and hyperbaric chamber therapy is approved by Medicare for this condition. Some patients experience significant unresolved pain, and unremitting disease states that the mechanisms of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a hyperbaric chamber are known to affect, such as the downregulation of inflammatory genes. For example, some patients have experienced severe, unremitting hives with itching, which did not improve with any specialist interventions. Some physicians will consider hyperbaric chamber therapy if the patient has no other good avenues for improving their failing health, and they know the hyperbaric chamber therapy is safe and will not harm the patient.
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What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HB0T) is a medical treatment where you inhale 100% oxygen in a chamber with increased atmospheric pressure. HBOT increases oxygenation by 1200% into your tissues, bones and mobilizes stem cells. It regrows healthy tissues in the brain, blood vessels, skin, and bones. It also reduces pain and swelling and speeds recovery. It is simple, effective, and painless. Some patients experience significant unresolved pain, and unremitting disease states that the mechanisms of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a hyperbaric chamber are known to affect, such as the downregulation of inflammatory genes. For example, some patients have experienced severe, unremitting hives with itching, which did not improve with any specialist interventions. Some physicians will consider hyperbaric chamber therapy if the patient has no other good avenues for improving their failing health, and they know the hyperbaric chamber therapy is safe and will not harm the patient.
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