Introducing
MeRT Treatment For Autism
A New Approach To Autism Treatment
That Gets Results
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Autism Treatment with MeRT
A Brighter Future for Your Child
An autism spectrum disorder diagnosis changes everything. It can be overwhelming for both you and your child. You want nothing more than to help your child to have a happy and productive life.
But it can be stressful to find a treatment that works. ASD treatment is not “one size fits all” and we often have parents coming to us having tried various treatments and medications without success.
That’s why we offer MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder. Our doctor – Neurologist Spencer Miller, has successfully treated hundreds of patients with MeRT.
MeRT uses gentle magnetic waves to balance and stimulate brain function, guided by sophisticated diagnostics and imaging. Results from this treatment are giving many parents renewed hope for a brighter future for their children.
We have seen results such as better communication, better overall mood and more connection and control with their environment in patients. We have seen our share of miracles in the treatment of ASD where other treatments have given little or no improvement.
Non-Invasive and Drug-Free
The MeRT Approach to Autism Treatment
MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, combines three procedures:
1. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS, an FDA cleared therapy),
2. Quantitative Electroencephalogram (qEEG), and
3. Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG).
Here’s how it works: In the brain of a child with autism, an EEG will show electrical signals that differ from those of a child with no signs of ASD. From this EEG, we can then see the specific areas to address. As a result, we can customize TMS treatment for each child based on the results of their EEG. We also tailor that treatment as to frequency, location, and power used. We do this with gentle magnetic waves which balance and stimulate brain function.
MeRT is not currently FDA cleared for autism and is considered “off-label.” However, studies have shown that it can be instrumental in helping many children develop skills to function more normally.
We had exhausted every available treatment hoping to help our daughter. Nothing worked—then we found Brain Treatment Center. MeRT changed everything for us.” – parent of a child with autism
And MeRT can be used with other therapies to help get more out of those therapies. In fact, MeRT treatment has been shown to accelerate the progress of other therapies, such as ABA.
No Two Cases of Autism Are The Same
How MeRT Can Help Improve Communication, Mood, Ability to Learn, and More
With MeRT, the EEG will show electrical signals in the brain of a child with autism that differ from those of a child who does not have ASD.
Patients with developmental differences will often have signature EEG wave activity appearing in the frontal portion of their brain, dominated by a mix of slow (delta and theta waves) and high (beta wave) frequency behavior. A neurotypical patient (one who displays typical developmental, intellectual, and cognitive abilities) would have dominant alpha waves.
MeRT works by delivering gentle magnetic pulses to specific areas of the brain, which feel like taps on the head. By doing this, we optimize brain communication, helping it to be more organized and in sync. This can allow the child to be higher functioning, and in most cases, to have better communication skills, social skills, and more independence. This, in turn, means a higher quality of life for both the patient and the caregiver.
Benefits* from Treating Autism with MeRT
According to patients (or their parents), MeRT treatment can be life-changing.* Benefits can include:
- Better sleep
- Increased sleep duration
- More relaxed; less anxiety, lessening of stimming behaviors
- Increased independence
- Better concentration and focus
- Improved interaction with others
- Better response to commands
- Mood improvement
- Improved ability to cope with stress
- Reduction of stress symptoms
- Increased attention span
- Improved sociability
- More motivation to learn
- Increased ability to adapt to change
- Improved self-confidence and self-esteem
- More “presence” in the world going on around them
- Increased emotional stability
- Improved language skills
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Different for Every Child
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects everyone differently. Each child is unique and experiences different levels of severity. MeRT has shown significant improvements in a multitude of these different experiences.
- Would you like to see your child more open and aware of their environment?
- With improvements in behavior, learning, and communication?
- And reduction in stress and anxiety?
MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is a non-invasive, drug-free protocol that uses sophisticated diagnostics to develop a highly tailored treatment plan. Your child may benefit from this treatment.
MeRT uses magnetic waves to gently stimulate precisely targeted areas of the brain which can result in significant symptom improvement.
A Mother’s Story…
Life was completely miserable. “Raquel suffered from extremely high anxiety. We couldn’t go to a mall or a restaurant or the movies. We couldn’t even drive with her in the car without the panic attacks and the screaming. My daughter lived in her own little world, and we weren’t a part of it.”
On the first day of therapy I thought my daughter wouldn’t cooperate. To my surprise she seemed to enjoy the procedure. Obviously at the end of the day I saw no changes in her behavior, but I did not expect to see results so fast. The story takes a really unexpected turn for all of us at the end of the second day of therapy.
We went back to the house of some relatives, where we were spending the night, and Raquel approached me, with a glass between her little hands asking me to give her some “Juz”. There are no words that can express the emotions that I felt at that moment. All the people who know me ask me if I shed tears of joy in that moment. It was the first time I could say that I had heard the voice of my 4 year old daughter. Incredibly this was not all. A few minutes later my daughter went out to the garden of the house, approached a lemon tree, took one and brought it to her face to smell it. For a little girl who practically lived in the corner of the room, interacting with her shadow, this was a revelation, to the point that a few moments later, when her sister took the lemon from her hands, Raquel demanded loudly “My, Lemon?” Only two days of therapy had passed and we suddenly had what seemed, for the first time in her short life, a normal child.
At the end of the second week of treatment, we arrived at the Clinic excited and very eager to share with the medical staff the great advances that we had seen after the second therapy. The Director of Center approached me and asked me to accompany him to the game room where Raquel was. I will never forget that moment. He said, “Look at your daughter.” Raquel was there, sitting by a window. She was pointing to the passing cars and asking out loud: “Blue Car?”, “Green Car?”, also an airplane “Blue Plane with White?”
Most incredible of all was that not only had she improved her ability to communicate, but her emotional projection also took a 180-degree turn. My daughter now asked me to pick her up and carry her in my arms. She hugged me for the first time voluntarily and repeatedly for more than 15 minutes. Aside from improving in language, she also improved her emotional connection. They were the most beautiful 15 minutes of my life. My daughter recognized me and expressed it openly and freely for the first time.
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What To Expect
How to Find Out More About Autism Treatment with MeRT in Oklahoma
MeRT is a relatively new treatment, so you may have many questions about whether it’s right for your child. We understand, and we’re here to make it as easy as possible for you to get the information you need. We also know that this is not a light decision to make.
Your first step is as simple as a phone consultation with our New Patient Coordinator. You can discuss symptoms and history, ask all the questions you want, and have her explain the treatment in full. This includes all fees and protocols.
Once you decide to take the next step, we then set up two separate appointments. Each of these appointments will last 45 minutes to an hour. After this, we have an assessment period where the actual procedure and monitoring take place.
EEG Testing
On your first appointment, we perform the qEEG and ECG/EKG. These tests are simple and painless and done right in our office. For the EEG, we place a cap on your child’s head to measure the electrical activity in their brain. This will map out any areas which are not performing as they should. Additionally, in the EKG, we attach electrodes to the chest to record the heart’s electrical signals.
Once we perform the test, our team will carefully analyze the test results. Based on this analysis, we develop a treatment plan customized to your child’s specific condition and schedule their assessment period of treatment.
Consultation
Your second appointment, after your qEEG/EKG, is a one-on-one consultation. You and your child can do this either in person or virtually from the comfort of your home. We will discuss your test results and treatment protocols, answer any questions you may have, and let you know more about what to expect during your child’s assessment period of treatment.
Assessment Period
The next step is the Assessment Period, where we will perform a short period of treatment, followed by a new EEG to see how the patient is responding to the treatment. We determine progress based on the new EEG results compared to the initial one done and symptom improvements.
If there is a positive response to treatment during the assessment period, you will have likely noticed some improvements starting to take place. At that point, we will schedule additional MeRT treatment in two-week intervals.
At the end of every two weeks, we will perform a qEEG/EKG to monitor your child’s progress; you will have a consultation to confirm that changes are still showing on the testing.
Most conditions treated with MeRT provide noticeable and long-lasting results after four to eight weeks of treatment; however, each patient is different, and results may vary.
Our Doctor
Dr. Spencer O. Miller is a well-respected and highly esteemed Neurologist who practices both in Dallas, Texas, and Oklahoma. He is the Medical Director of Brain Treatment Partners OK. He received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and has been in practice for 15 years, 5 of which were in the US Air Force, where he saw many serious head injuries, and cases of PTSD and TBI.
Dr. Miller now specializes in MeRTSM (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) for the treatment of autism, traumatic brain injury, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and multiple other neurological conditions.
He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish.
Providing the Best Possible Experience for Your Child
We have a passion for working with children here at Brain Treatment Partners of Oklahoma. Our Managing Director and neuro technician, Angie Turney LPN, administers all EEGs and treatment for our patients. And she is committed to providing the utmost care and service to every child.
Having been a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for eight years in Oklahoma, her empathy for children in special circumstances runs deep. Angie has served as a foster and adoptive parent and loves all aspects of working with children and families. Making all of her patients feel like family is her goal.
You can rest assured that when you choose MeRT treatment for autism, we will do everything in our power to make this an excellent experience for your child — and for you.
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Questions? Need More Information?
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Our New Patient Coordinator is available to answer any questions that you may have about how MeRT can help you or your child.
During your one-on-one call, She’ll take the time to listen to your concerns and fully answer your questions.
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For more information or to speak with our New Patient Coordinator, please fill in the information below.Common Autism Signs and Symptoms
- Doesn’t appear to understand or hear when being spoken to
- Seems to be disconnected from the outside world and loved ones or caregivers
- Has no verbal skills
- Inability to read body language or infer changes in tone of voice
- Doesn’t make eye contact
- Has a blank facial expression
- Appears to lack emotions and compassion
- Uses monotone or robotic speech patterns
- Can’t understand simple questions or instructions
- Responds inappropriately in social settings
- Disruptive, loud, or hyper-reactive
- Obsessive about routines
- Has an abnormal fixation on objects
Children on the mild end of the autism spectrum have a better chance of becoming more engaged in relationships with others. They also have fewer behavioral disturbances. Asperger’s Syndrome, for example, falls at the mild end of the spectrum.
Those on the moderate-to-severe end of the spectrum will have problems with communication and social skills. The teenage years can also bring increased issues stemming from behavior and hormonal changes during this time.
But there is hope.
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