Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and Tomatis sound therapy in children with autism spectrum disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. 110457
Author(s):  
Mohamed M. Eltellawy ◽  
Ahmad Roshdy Ahmad ◽  
Khaled Saad ◽  
Thamer A.M. Alruwaili ◽  
Inas M. AbdelMoneim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Sound Therapy

scholarly journals Therapeutic Impacts of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Risperidone on Children With Autism: A Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Asmaa S.Mohamed ◽  
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Hosam M.Ahmad ◽  
Ahmed A.Abdelrahman ◽  
Usama F.Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Core Symptoms

Background& Objectives: In this research, we investigated any possible effect of receiving Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) or Risperidone on the autism core symptoms in children diagnosed as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: A randomized, controlled clinical trial, in Minia and Assiut University hospitals in Egypt with three parallel groups. One hundred and eighty children with autism, ages 5–8 years, divided into equal three groups, Group1 (G1): (N=60) received 40 sessions of (HBOT) within two months. Group2 (G2): (N=60) received Risperidone (0.25 mg daily for children under 20 kg; 0.5 mg daily for children equal to or over 20 kg) for six months. Group3 (G3): (N=60) control group received a placebo for six months. Assessment of their Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) scores was done at the beginning of the study (baseline) and after one year. Results: The mean total CARS, total ATEC, and ATEC subscales scores were significantly decreased (improved) by varying degrees in the three groups after a year of follow-up compared to the baseline scores, but the best results were in order (G1) then (G2) and finally (G3). Interpretation & conclusions: There is a clear effect of using (HBOT) or Risperidone in treating the core symptoms of autism in children diagnosed as autism spectrum disorder. But using (HBOT) gives better results than using Risperidone therapy.

scholarly journals Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 916
Author(s):  
Justyna Podgórska-Bednarz ◽  
Lidia Perenc
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Neurodevelopmental Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Literature Reviews

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder determined by a complex of factors (genetic and environmental). On a pathophysiological basis hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been suggested as an effective therapeutic method in ASD, and thus many parents/guardians attempt to treat their child with ASD using this method. Therefore, this review aimed to verify the significant therapeutic value of this method for individuals with ASD. The literature review included all articles from the last 5 years (2015–2021) that met the inclusion criteria—both original papers and literature reviews. None of the 10 literature reviews indicated that HBOT was a clearly effective form of therapy in the case of ASD. Two out of four papers presenting the results of the intervention studies also did not recommend the use of this form of therapy in children with ASD. The results of the other two studies were not entirely relevant to the purpose of this review because one study had no control group, while the other study focused solely on auditory processing disorders. A review of the literature on whether HBOT as a therapy significantly affects the symptoms of ASD does not confirm its effectiveness.

Instruction Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Supports: Description of Current Practices by Speech-Language Pathologists Who Work With Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 586-596 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlyn A. Clarke ◽  
Diane L. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Diagnostic Category ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Alternative Communication ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Processing Differences

Purpose The aim of this research study was to examine common practices of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who work with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with respect to whether or not SLPs consider processing differences in ASD or the effects of input during their instruction. Method Following a qualitative research method, how SLPs instruct and present augmentative and alternative communication systems to individuals with ASD, their rationale for method selection, and their perception of the efficacy of selected interventions were probed. Semistructured interviews were conducted as part of an in-depth case report with content analysis. Results Based on completed interviews, 4 primary themes were identified: (a) instructional method , (b) input provided , (c) decision-making process , and (d) perceived efficacy of treatment . Additionally, one secondary theme, training and education received , was identified . Conclusions Clinicians reported making decisions based on the needs of the child; however, they also reported making decisions based on the diagnostic category that characterized the child (i.e., ASD). The use of modeling when teaching augmentative and alternative communication to individuals with ASD emerged as a theme, but variations in the method of modeling were noted. SLPs did not report regularly considering processing differences in ASD, nor did they consider the effects of input during instruction.

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