Title
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Author
Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
Summary
This online article briefly discusses and evaluates the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The process involves the delivery of oxygen in a pressurized chamber, with the goal of increasing oxygen absorption in bodily tissue. The article concludes that families who are considering this form of therapy should carefully evaluate the potentially dangerous side-effects discussed within the article.

The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is a not-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to improving the education, treatment, and care of people with autism. Their website states that the organization's goal is to "work toward adopting higher standards of accountability for the care, education and treatment of all individuals with autism."
Language
English
Subjects
Alternative Treatments
Evaluating Research & Information
Publisher
Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT)
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:36 PM EST