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• Research Article   
  The Fever Effect: Do Kids With Autism Do Better When They Use a Device To Warm Their Blood? Effects of a 6-week AVACEN Treatment Method on Autism Spectrum Disorder
  Author(s): Thomas Muehlbauer*
  
  Objective: To evaluate the effects of the AVACEN Treatment Method (ATM) device on parent-reported language and sleep outcomes in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).  Methods: Thirteen children (ages 4.5 to 17.1 years) diagnosed with ASD were enrolled in a six-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three experimental groups: (1) Heat with negative pressure (n=4), (2) Heat only (n=4), or (3) Placebo (no heat or pressure) (n=5). Caregivers conducted two 20-minute sessions per day at home using the AVACEN (Advanced VAscular Circulation ENhancement) device. Observations on language use and sleep quality were collected at baseline, midpoint, and study conclusion through daily logbooks.  Results: Children in the active treatment group dem.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2165-7890.26.16.460

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