Mr. Shirl,
My name is Jana, I am a CHT working for Dr Paul Harch in Marrero, La (suburb of New Orleans).We are treating and have treated several autistic children, all with great success. I would like to answer your questions, but it would probably be easier to send you our information packet that we send to everyone inquiring about the off label use of HBOT. It goes into great detail explaining all aspects of our HBOT protocol. I can also provide you with a mother to contact in Baton Rouge LA., whose autistic child has just completed
her first 40 HBOT treatments. Her name is Tara Parish, her email address is Parishdarren@AOL.com. She is the LA representative for Unlocking Autism. I'm sure that she would be more than glad to share with you her own feelings about HBOT and what it did for her child (Ciera). I have been doing hyperbarics for the past 15 years, and since we began treating children (CP, Near drowning, TBI, Autistic and other various syndromes) I have seen the most changes in the child with autism. My only explanation to this observation is probably the fact that these children are more unable to handle social interacting due to all the stimuli they are
exposed to. Once they start HBOT, I have observed that they are more interactive with people, calmer and easier to control. As you know autistic children are individuals and even though they do have a common bond they are all different. Some more severe than others. We have treated this wide range...each and everyone improved. Some who were not talking are now beginning to speak. Those who would not interact now are playing with others. The changes are obvious. If you would like I would be more than glad to send you a packet. You could either email me with your name, address and phone number or you could call me at our facility and I would be more than glad to talk to you. You can reach me at (504) 348-4357. Best of luck to you.
Jana Knight, CHT.
Hi, Shirley, hyperbarics has done more for Ciera than the chelation therapy, we to have been doing this for the past two years. We are still watching her change due to the hyperbarics. We have medicaid so it paid for the brain spects and dr appts. The hyperbarics itself were $150.00 per treatment and 40 treatments cost $6000.00 this we had to take out a loan for. I believe that it is worth every penny, and hopefully we can have a fundraiser if Ciera needs the last 40 treatments. Dr. Harch and Jana have been a blessing to work with and any enjoyment I have in my life right now from Ciera I owe to them. Please give this treatment much consideration I find that it is worth
a try.
Tara
I don't mind if you post our names on the boards. Chelation therapy did not show much result but with hyperbarics we have seen an improvement in behavior
and her speech has increased 3 words, which is alot to us. She has better motor skills now to feed herself without making a mess. I am hoping still for more improvements.
Tara
Dear Eric,
I agree with the mercury problem. We use IV DMPS in mercury toxic patients with maldies such as MS to help the neuroilogical symptoms. As far as your questions.
1. Averages about $98 per treatment
2. In CP, 40-60
3. 1 child who improved. His mother, Beth Bowers, is head of the local autism society
4. We hav a TV right outside with VCR capability; Many of the children have a favorite tape that they want played. Parents or siblings can go into the tank with them. The tank is clear plexiglass.
5. No side effects have been observed. A ruptured ear drum can occur if kids have trouble with ears so some parents have tubes put in if that is a problem.
6. No Write MUMS for their compendium of papers on HBO and neurological disorders in children, If you are unaware of MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support)
call Amy, myHBO tech 816-453-5940 and she will give you their address.
Dr Rudolph
Thank you for your interest in my center please call me at 215 643 1875 so we can speak at length regarding your son.
Patrick Finnegan
Finnegan Hyperbarics
Ft. Washington, PA