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We provide hyperbaric treatments to children with neurodevelopmental delays. These treatments are specified by the child’s primary physician, but can be administered with multiple different profiles. The most common profile for autism is a 1 hour treatment at 1.5 ATA, 100% oxygen, repeated either once or twice per day. To receive 100% oxygen the child must wear a hood that is cut to fit around the neck. Some children have trouble with the change in pressure and can have discomfort in their ears. For this reason the hoods are not placed until the chamber reaches final pressure, so that clients can drink water, chew gum, and pinch their noses as needed to help equalize middle ear pressure. A DVD player is available to watch videos while in the tank and this greatly increases tolerance of the treatments. Pressurization and Depressurization are best tolerated when the rate of change is kept at around 1psi per minute. This adds approximately 15 minutes to the treatment time at 1.5 ATA. These treatments can be repeated twice per day but with a three to four hour break in between. An adult caregiver in good health must dive with the child at each session. Treatments may need to be rescheduled if the child or parent develops upper respiratory infections or has ear pain with diving. Pediatricians are nearby if problems persist and need evaluation. Current recommendations are for autistic children to treat in 40 hour blocks with a cumulative of 120 hours or more. Other problems such as cerebral palsy, brain injuries and some mitochondrial cytopathies have been successfully treated with hbot and can be accommodated at our facility. If you are interested in receiving treatments please contact our office as soon as possible, as there may be short wait for availability.