As a mother, I will never give up on my child. As a mother of a child who has autism, I will never give up hope.
I look into his eyes and I see all the potential that he has to offer to this beautiful world and I just know that one day the world can see what I see.

Follow my blog as I share my life and my experiences as a person who loves someone with autism.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Why We Need Your Help

Today I'm going to tell you why we're in need of your help and $7560 worth of donations.

Through the work of Canadian Hyperbaric Institute using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to treat autism, they have helped many parents find their kids again. I want that chance, even if the odds and peoples thoughts behind it are against me.

I know you're probably thinking that their is no cure for autism and I'm wasting my time, or peoples money. But as a mother, I will never give up on my child. As a mother of a child who has autism, I will never give up hope. I look into his eyes and I see all the potential that he has to offer to this beautiful world and I just know that one day the world can see what I see. I'd do anything to make that happen.

Here is some information I gathered from the Canadian Hyperbaric Institute website. More information including studies and evidence that HBOT can treat autism can be found at: http://hbotcanada.com/autism.html

Promising research, as well as numerous reports from parents, shows that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can have a positive effect on autism disorders to improve behavior, cognition and motor movement abilities.

Autism is a complex developmental disability. Theories about its cause include reduced blood flow to areas of the brain, birth trauma, infections, exposure to toxic chemicals, reaction to vaccines (especially the MMR vaccine), and deficiencies in certain vitamins, minerals and proteins.

HBOT can speed the repair and regeneration of injured brain cells.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases blood flow to the brain, providing more oxygen and nutrients. Viable brain cells “wake up” with this increase in blood flow, enhancing brain functioning and improving symptoms. Hyperbaric oxygen also reduces inflammation, reduces oxidative stress, increases metabolism of cells and mobilizes stem cells from bone marrow.

Recent studies on HBOT and autism are showing promising results. Reports from health care practitioners and families, as well as the research here at the Canadian Hyperbaric Institute, are very encouraging.

We typically see improvements in eye contact, language, socialization, appetite, gastrointestinal symptoms, motor movements, and a significant reduction in tantrums.

So with all that hope comes actual facts. It isn't free, and it's not covered by the MSP (Medical Service Plan) and only $500 a year is covered by our extended health care. Our naturopathic doctor, Dr. Tasreen Alibhai, recommended we do 60 sessions for treatment.

The 60 sessions is $7560 including tax. And that is why we need your help!

Anything you can donate to help us reach that goal is not only appreciated, but forever in our hearts as you are contributing to our lives and Bryce's future.

Thanks for reading,
Tanaya

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