Oklahoma parents of autistic children turning to oxygen therapy

By Kim Archer - Tulsa World | Published: March 9, 2009 Comment on this article

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"It forces oxygen into malfunctioning limbs. For diabetic wounds and wounds in general, it can start building new blood vessels in that area,” said Dr. Gerald Wootan of Jenks Health Team.

Wootan’s patients are stroke victims, children with autism, patients with peripheral vascular disease, people whose bones or soft tissue have been damaged by radiation, people with cerebral palsy, patients with skin grafts or burns, and those with any condition created or worsened by a lack of blood flow.

In fact, more parents of autistic children across the country are turning to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, chelation and a special diet to help their children. It is called the Defeat Autism Now protocol.

As one of only two licensed health care professionals in Oklahoma listed on the Defeat Autism Now clinician registry, Wootan sees 100 to 200 autistic children on a regular basis. Autism is a brain-based disorder that affects a person’s behavioral, social and communication skills.

Seeing progress

The parent of one of those children, Yvette Hill of Shawnee, has been thrilled with how her 11-year-old autistic son, Trent, is progressing due to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

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