Magnetic Resonance Therapy for autism can be life changing. MeRT is non-invasive, safe and effective treatment option that has helped many improve sleep issues and quality of life; side effects tend to be mild and temporary.
MeRT is a individualized treatment using rTMS and qEEG to balance brainwave activity and target specific regions and symptoms domains such as the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex for reduced irritability and repetitive behavior, the supplementary motor cortex for improving social skills development, and primary motor cortices to enhance language comprehension and cognitive functioning.
Non-invasive
Magnetic Resonance Therapy, commonly referred to as MeRT (Magnetic E-Resonance Therapy), is a safe, noninvasive and drug-free therapy proven to improve symptoms of autism in some patients. Furthermore, MeRT’s FDA-cleared technology generates gentle magnetic waves to balance and stimulate brain function guided by sophisticated diagnostics and imaging – specifically targeting areas involved in social communication and behavior regulation in autism patients.
MeRT involves wearing a cap equipped with sensors that monitor brain activity during treatments, while electromagnetic pulses target regions associated with social communication and stimulate new neural connections, helping the brain process and regulate sensory information more effectively.
NIBS treatment is founded on the idea that certain cellular mechanisms, such as mitochondrial dysfunction and changes to prefrontal cortex function, may contribute to autism spectrum disorder. Individuals diagnosed with autism tend to demonstrate impaired mitochondrial function as well as changes to prefrontal cortex function that influence impulse control, attention and social cognition functions. Furthermore, this disorder has been associated with decreased activity of neurotransmitter cytochrome c oxidase, an enzyme important in oxygen utilization.
People living with autism often exhibit altered brainwave and frequency patterns, leading them to behave in an unpredictable fashion. Furthermore, they may exhibit both slow Delta/Theta wave behavior as well as high frequency behavior that results in lack of emotional control, difficulty communicating effectively, language impairment and difficulty managing their emotions.
MeRT for Autism is an innovative treatment using modern advances in neuroscience to assist children with autism develop improved behavioral and emotional skills. MeRT is safe, drug-free and noninvasive; proven to dramatically increase quality of life for those living with autism.
MeRT treatments begin with a qEEG, a brain scan which measures electrical activity in the brain to identify abnormal patterns or areas of dysfunction. Once this information has been gathered, MeRT doctors use it to pinpoint which parts of the brain need stimulation at what frequencies. This ensures that their treatment will produce effective and optimal results for each individual.
Safe
MeRT’s science is grounded in years of authoritative research published in some of the world’s premier scientific journals. MeRT has been proven to enhance brain function and communication, making it an excellent addition to other forms of therapy such as ABA, speech and language, occupational physical behavioral therapies. Furthermore, its rapid processing has proven especially helpful to children during other treatments such as these therapies.
Clinical trials using rTMS for treating autism have demonstrated its promise, showing it to effectively address core symptoms like repetitive behaviors and social interaction as well as reduce anxiety levels and enhance overall functioning. Unfortunately, most of these trials were small-scale or employed unreliable methods, so any therapeutic applications of rTMS to autism should only occur after it has been proven safe and effective through larger, more rigorous clinical trials.
TMS therapy presents several limitations, as the results vary dramatically between studies due to small modifications of its parameters that can produce different effects. A review of literature indicates that TMS may help alleviate autistic symptoms; however, its results remain inconsistent and it must be designed with care to reliably modulate specific brain circuits and measurably alter certain behavioral endpoints for it to be considered safe.
Even with its many issues, many parents are turning to MeRT therapy for their kids. Wave Neuroscience reports receiving thousands of requests for the therapy from families whose child has autism; among these requests are many from parents who believe MeRT has provided beneficial results and claim excellent outcomes.
MeRT is a noninvasive, drug-free therapy designed to stimulate brain connectivity and function. Each session can be tailored specifically for each patient with help from qEEGs and EKGs; the latter allows researchers to find areas of dysfunction while the former monitors pulses that could pose danger.
After reviewing the results of qEEG analysis, frequency-specific pulses are delivered directly to specific brain areas using MeRT pulses. Treatment usually lasts 30 minutes. Along with improving autism symptoms, MeRT can also help patients improve sleep, anxiety and behavior significantly improving quality of life for both themselves and their families.
Effective
Magnetic resonance therapy has proven itself effective and safe when administered to appropriate patient populations. This form of therapy works through using noninvasive techniques to stimulate brainwave patterns, improving neural connectivity in the frontolimbic network, social cognition, emotional regulation as well as decreasing impulsivity while improving sensory processing.
One of the primary deficits associated with autism relates to theory of mind (ToM), or understanding another person’s beliefs and perspective. According to research, ToM impairments have been linked to changes in areas like dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), orbitofrontal cortex, and amygdala; additionally deficits can impact executive functioning as well as emotions management, potentially altering communication patterns and relationships.
Magnet resonance therapy (MRT) can help balance brainwaves in the dorsolateral prefrontal circuit, which may become overactive in people with autism. MeRT targets DLPFC to reduce irritability and repetitive behaviors while targeting SMC for speech production improvement and eye-hand coordination and MPC for mentalizing enhancement. MeRT differs from traditional TMS in that it starts by conducting precise brain imaging using EEG/qEEG technology to identify exactly where each person should focus their treatment efforts.
Advanced TMS allows us to precisely control frequency, location and power application. It is more effective than standard TMS since no sedation occurs with this form of treatment, making it safe and suitable for children with autism.
MeRT was found to be effective for improving various symptoms associated with autism in a clinical trial, including social cognition, emotion regulation and impulsivity. MeRT sessions typically last 30 minutes each and can be scheduled every week; during each treatment session a clinician will record your child’s brainwaves to monitor its efficacy; once completed your clinician will reassess your child’s recordings to make any necessary changes or modifications.
Autism is not a one-size-fits-all disorder, which makes finding effective treatments essential. At Brain Treatment Centers of Cincinnati and Columbus, MeRT (methacloprid resistance treatment) offers noninvasive solutions that can greatly improve life for children diagnosed with autism.
Short-term
Though considered experimental for autism, magnetic resonance therapy (MRT) has proven itself successful in improving social skills and communication in children living with the disorder. This non-invasive and drug-free treatment utilizes magnetic pulses to stimulate certain areas of the brain to strengthen neural connectivity while also helping control emotions and boost cognitive functions – typically well tolerated, it often only produces mild or temporary side effects.
MeRT therapy should typically be combined with other autism treatments. At your initial consultation, we will review your child’s medical history and conduct a detailed neurological evaluation before customizing magnet placement to meet his/her individual needs. MeRT for autism treatment typically occurs as short sessions that last approximately 30 minutes each and involve administering magnetic pulses to your child’s frontal cortex to entrain brain function for enhanced learning, retention and greater independence.
MeRT for Autism treatment protocols are tailor-made approaches using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our specialists utilize qEEG and EKG recordings to accurately pinpoint your child’s individual brainwave patterns to develop an individual treatment plan and utilize FDA-cleared technology such as rTMS to target those specific waves that influence behavioral aspects of autism.
Autism is a complex disorder that impacts differently on every individual. Most autism patients share signature brainwave patterns in the frontal portion of their brain characterized by Delta and Theta frequencies that oscillate at low frequency (Delta/Theta) while fluctuating at high frequencies (Beta/Beta). These abnormalities may lead to sensory sensitivities as well as difficulty controlling emotion or behavior regulation. MeRT’s goal is to enhance neural connectivity while decreasing hyperactivity within these regions for increased stability and synchronization of behaviors.
MeRT is an extremely safe and noninvasive solution for autism treatment, currently used as an off-label depression therapy option. Recent studies have also demonstrated its beneficial impact on other neurological conditions like traumatic brain injury, anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as Alzheimer’s disease. MeRT can be combined with other therapies for an holistic approach to therapy.
