Laser Therapy for Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders such as ADHD, are shown to be effective in the treatment of symptoms in children and adolescents. Also known as Photobiomodulation Therapy within the clinical world, Therapeutic Laser can reduce inflammation and structural issues within the brain, and alleviate many behavioural issues associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Recent studies have shown to reduce 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.

Laser Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder, (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) or Red Light Therapy), uses specific light wavelengths in the 600-1,000nm range of visible and invisible light (infrared and near infrared) to trigger a biological process of photobiomodulation, which generates energy at a mitochondrial level and angiogeneses (the formation of new blood capillaries).

We work with state-of-the-art therapeutic laser equipment to provide Laser Therapy for Autism services. The treatment is completely non-invasive, has no sensation, and is relatively short. We can apply the appropriate dose of light in 2 x 10-minute doses: 1) above the head so that light wavelengths gently penetrate the skull, and attach to blood and water in the tissue, and 2) above the abdominal area to improve microbiome in the digestive tract.

Courses of Laser Therapy treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders

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.

  1. We advise a course of regular sessions over a period of 4 weeks.
  2. We advise 3 sessions a week over a 4 week period.
  3. Sessions are 30 minutes long and carried out in our clinic at 134 Harley Street, London.
  4. Our fee for a course of 12 treatments is £2,400.

Treatments are available privately at our Harley Street, Norwich and West London clinics.

Clinical Studies: Laser Therapy for Autism

Clinical studies proving the effectiveness of laser therapy for autism are available to read below:
Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Leisman et al. 2019).
Follow-Up Assessment of Autistic Children 6 Months After Finishing Low Level laser Therapy (Machado et al 2019).
Lights on for Autism: Exploring Photobiomodulation as an Effective Therapeutic Option (Hamilton et al. 2022).
Transcranial Photobiomodulation for the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Retrospective Study (Pallanti et al. 2022).
Efficacy of Photobiomodulation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Case Studies (Stephan et al. 2022).

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