Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve symptoms in autistic children

With the growing rise in autism, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is seeing its own rapid growth, particularly in many research facilities. Strong data is now pointing to the potential benefits that this procedure may provide for autistic children. This study looked at 1.3 ATA (lower pressure hyperbarics) with using slightly higher than room air oxygen levels, and were able to show significant improvements, within a 40 sessions protocol. By giving lower pressure protocols without the added need for 100% oxygen, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can now be much more readily accessible than previously before — the implications are enormous! <view study>

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps to improve autism symptoms, study shows

Over the past few years, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is being used increasingly by doctors and clinicians for its off-label uses, and autism is one of the largest conditions, particularly for lower pressure protocols. It is very well known that autistic children will have much higher levels of inflammation presenting in the brain (neuroinflammation). This study looked at lower pressure protocols and followed markers of inflammation. They found significant improvements with both ambient air and with breathing 100% oxygen, including anti-inflammatory effects. More importantly, they were also able to observe significant clinical benefits and improvements <view study>

Autistic Children improve from only 10 hyperbaric oxygen sessions!

A study coming out of Thailand looked at applying 1.3ATA (low pressure hyperbaric oxygen) to autistic children. They pre-assessed them before the hyperbaric procedure and then re-evaluated them after only 10 sessions. Significant improvements were obtained from only 10 sessions in 75% of the children that participated in this study <view study>

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy — a safe and potentially effective treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Though hyperbaric oxygen therapy is not an FDA-approved treatment for autism, there are progressively, and exponentially, more autistic families that are seeking out hyperbaric therapy for their children, and some claim amazing benefits. The purpose of this review was to analyze the data and studies and try to help shed more light as to some of the key mechanisms of actions <view study>

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy shown to help with Autism

“Children with autism who received hyperbaric treatment at 1.3 ATA and 24% oxygen for 40 hourly sessions had significant improvements in overall functioning, receptive language, social interaction, eye contact, and sensory/cognitive awareness compared to children who received slightly pressurized room air…” <view study>

The effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in children with autism spectrum disorders

39 ASD children (35 boys, 4 girls) underwent a ’40 Hour’ intensive course of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (either once daily for 8 weeks or twice daily for 4 weeks) at 1.5 ATA (60 minutes each).

The participants were then divided into two age groups: older (over 79 months) and younger (under 79 months). “In younger children under study post-therapy improvements were found for the ATEC Sociability – “Does not imitate”, ATEC Sensory/cognitive awareness – “Shows imagination”, and ATEC Health/physical/behavior – “Sound-sensitive” items. In older children improvements were noted for ATEC Health/physical/behavior – “Obsessive speech” and CARS emotional response, adaptation to change, and total score”

“The results of the present study demonstrate that hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a valuable component of the comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation process in children with autism spectrum disorders.” <view study>