Laser Therapy Specialists

Laser Therapy for Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders such as ADHD, is proving safe and effective for the treatment of symptoms in children and adolescents. Also known clinically as Photobiomodulation Therapy, Therapeutic Laser or Red Light Therapy can reduce inflammation and structural issues within the brain, promote neurodevelopment and alleviate many behavioural issues associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

As a Laser Therapy specialist clinic (established in 2014), we are leaders in the field of Photobiomodulation Therapy in the UK. We have invested in the most advanced Therapeutic Laser equipment from day one. Our Harley Street facility holds an outstanding range of Low Level Laser Therapy devices, from which we can select the most appropriate equipment to help our patients recover and heal.

Certified Functional Neurology Practitioners

Functional Neurology experts, including Dr Robert Melillo, Dr Josh Madsen and Dr Kyle Daigle, advocate the use of Laser Therapy to alleviate ASD symptoms, improve brain health and encourage neurodevelopment. We use Laser Therapy protocols in combination with Functional Neurology techniques, which essentially involve identifying and releasing primitive reflexes, and treating specific areas of brain delay.

In 2026 we gained Melillo Method Practitioner accreditation, and to our knowledge we are the only specialist Laser Therapy Clinic and Certified Melillo Method in Functional Neurology Practitioner centre in the UK.

How Laser Therapy can help with Autism Spectrum

Recent studies in Therapeutic Laser for Autism Spectrum Disorders show a positive impact on a range of behavioural issues in children and adolescents, including:

• Irritability and agitation.
• Lethargy and social withdrawal.
• Stereotypic behaviour.
• Hyperactivity and non-compliance.
• Inappropriate speech.
• Non-verbal communication.

How does Therapeutic Laser for Autism work?

Low Level Laser Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder, uses specific light wavelengths in the 600-1,000 nm range of visible and invisible light (infrared and near infrared) to trigger a biological process of photobiomodulation. This generates cellular energy at a mitochondrial level and encourages angiogenesis (the formation of new blood capillaries) to support brain health and development. Furthermore Photobiomodulation actively reduces neuro-inflammation, which also helps promote an optimum environment for brain health development.

Our approach to Photobiomodulation Therapy for ASD

We work with medical Therapeutic Laser equipment, which is superior to the kind of Red Light devices available for home use and promoted via social media. Having studied and developed the application of Therapeutic Laser since 2014, we have developed protocols specifically for Laser Therapy for Autism, based on clinical studies on children and adults displaying cognitive or behavioural signs of ASD.

With Certified Melillo Method Practitioner status, we combine our Low Level Laser protocols with the methods outlined in Robert Melillo’s Functional Development Behavioural Neurodevelopment Programme to optimise the effectiveness of our Laser Therapy protocols.

• We assess the child or adult’s specific symptoms to identify areas of the brain that have been subject to a disconnection or delayed development.
• We test for retained primitive reflexes and provide parents with simple exercises to integrate the primitive reflexes.
• We apply Red and Infrared light therapy, appropriate to the child’s condition.
• We use Vibration devices, appropriate to the child’s condition.

Laser Medicine Protocols for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Assessment

Our session begins with a history of the child’s development from in-utero to present. We also test for primitive reflexes and identify areas of neurodevelopment that are delayed.

Vibration Therapy

We work with two types of vibrational devices:

1. Wave Motion Whole Body Vibration – helps to develop the child’s muscle tone and improve circulation preparing the body for laser therapy.
2. Rezzimax Vibration Device – helps us to stimulate areas of the body and brain stem to encourage the integration of primitive reflexes and sensory development.

Low Level Laser Therapy

We have a number of different Therapeutic Laser devices, depending on the emotional state of the child and their willingness or ability to receive treatment. In all cases Therapeutic Laser is completely non-invasive, has no sensation, and is relatively short. We only work with equipment which poses no risk to eye sight, and provide safety goggles for additional peace of mind.

As a general guide we apply an appropriate dose of light therapy in 2 x 10 minute or 2 x 15 minute doses: 1) above the head so that light wavelengths gently penetrate the skull, attaching to blood and water in the brain tissue, and 2) above the abdominal area to improve gut microbiome in the digestive tract. However, we adapt our laser protocols for each individual, depending on specific neurodevelopment conditions and characteristics.

BAHI Therapy for Autism Spectrum (ASD)

At the London Harley Street clinic we recently invested in a full Hue Light BAHI Therapy installation, which includes Full Body Red Light Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. The Hue Light Whole Body PBM Chamber is an extraordinary piece of equipment and is the highest specification Whole Body Photobiomodulation Bed in the world.

We wondered how children on the Autism Spectrum would feel about lying in an entire chamber of Red of Light for 10-15 minutes. The Full Body Red Light Chamber is large enough for a parent to lie down with their child, and depending on the child’s age, we would encourage the parent to share the experience with them.

Clinical studies assessing the effect of Whole Body Photobiomodulation compared to Laser Therapy on the brain alone, are extremely positive. In many ways there is a very strong argument to apply laser therapy throughout the entire body rather than only to the brain.

BAHI Therapy for Autism Sessions

During a session the child (or adult – we also treat adults with ASD) take 5 minutes of Wave Motion vibrational therapy, followed by 10-20 minutes in the Full Body Red Light Therapy PBM Chamber, followed by 20 -30 minutes in a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber. The Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber is also a comfortable and pleasant experience for the child, seated in spacious pod on a recliner, again with the parent. Hyperbaric Oxygen at a mild atmospheric pressure (1.2-1.3) can have a positive impact on the production of stem cells, and an uplift in mitochondrial function, both of which support neuroplasticity (brain cell growth) and help the brain develop.

Who can benefit from Therapeutic Laser for ASD

We work with state-of-the-art therapeutic laser equipment to provide Laser Therapy for Autism for children and adults displaying cognitive or behaviour signs of ASD. Treatment suitability and any exclusions are discussed during consultation.

Photobiomodulation therapy for autism is suitable for children and adolescents with neurodiversity, including those on the autistic spectrum with ASD and ADHD. If you read some of the clinical studies listed at the bottom of this page you will find Laser Therapy for Autism protocols safely carried out on children as young as 2 years old.

In some cases we have worked with children younger than 2 years, and ones with brain damage from anoxic events such as infections and stroke. We have specialised in Low Level Laser Therapy since 2014 and we have extensive experience working with children of all ages and various stages of neurodevelopment delay. We use extremely high quality laser therapy equipment and we are competent in the application of suitable protocols.

Courses of Laser Therapy for Autism

Laser Medicine has devised the best protocols for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders and behaviour in children, based on clinical evidence in the field, and in combination with the Melillo Method in functional neurology:

1. We advise a course of regular sessions over a period of 4-8 weeks.
2. We advise 1-3 sessions a week over a 4-6 week period.
3. Sessions are 60 minutes and carried out in our clinic at 134 Harley Street, London.
4. Initial assessment and treatment session is £390.
5. A course of 10 treatments £3,000.

We also recommend the optional purchase of a home use laser therapy device and provide guidance and remote support when in-clinic sessions may pose a challenge.

How the sessions work

We require that the child’s parent or guardian is in attendance with the child at all times. Please do not bring other children to the session as it is distracting. If two parents or guardians wish to attend this is fine, however please be aware that we need to work with the child and make them the main focus of our work. We will ask one parent to support the child during the session, and the other to observe without involvement. We like to answer questions, however we need to focus on the child and can only answer questions before and/or after the treatment.

ASD Primitive Reflex Exercises

We advise the parents to carry out specific exercises for their child in between sessions which can be found HERE

Our Fees

Please see our Laser Medicine Payment Terms for full details.

Contact Us

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Take a read of the clinical studies below for more information on the safety and efficacy of laser therapy for autism in children and adults and the Melillo Method in functional neurology.

Clinical Studies: Photobiomodulation Therapy for ADHD

Clinical studies indicating the effectiveness of laser therapy for ADHD are available to read below:
Repetitive transcranial photobiomodulation improves working memory and attention in adults with ADHD: a 4-week follow-up study (Lai et al 2025).
Efficacy of Photobiomodulation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Case Studies (Stephan et al. 2022).

Clinical studies: Photobiomodulation Therapy for gut microbiome

Clinical studies to support the gut-brain-microbiota connection and the efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy for gut microbiome and digestive function:
The Gut–Brain–Microbiota Connection and Its Role in Autism Spectrum Disorders (Mlynarska et al. 2025).
“Photobiomics”: Can Light, Including Photobiomodulation, Alter the Microbiome? (Liebert et al. 2019).
Photobiomodulation of the microbiome: implications for metabolic and inflammatory diseases (Bicknell et al. 2019).