MeRT: A New Approach To Autism Treatment That Gets Results!

A Breakthrough, Non-invasive, Drug-Free Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder that has shown significant improvement in communication, awareness, understanding, and much more.

The Original Brain Treatment Center

The MeRT Approach to Autism Treatment

 

To help your child, the Brain Treatment Center provides a breakthrough technology: MeRT® or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy. MeRT uses gentle magnetic waves to balance and stimulate brain function, guided by sophisticated diagnostics and imaging. And MeRT is compatible with most other types of therapy.

MeRT is an breakthrough technology that aims to improve brain function and communication. The equipment used is FDA-cleared to treat Major Depressive Disorder and OCD and is used off-label to treat a variety of other conditions, including autism spectrum disorder. 

Our Newport Beach clinic is the flagship MeRT clinic, from where all other MeRT clinic physicians are trained. We have been treating children with autism successfully here since 2008, and we hold children and their well-being in the highest regard. We are committed to walking this journey with you and your child. Our mission is to do so with the utmost compassion and care. 

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There is Hope for Those With Autism

MeRT, (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) has helped many patients with autism. It is non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical. The primary goal of treatment is to improve the functionality of the brain. This can allow the patient to function more independently, closer to their full potential.
 
The Brain Treatment Center in Newport Beach was the first clinic to offer this treatment. Many of our patients who have gone through MeRT treatment have seen some amazing results.

Common benefits include:

  • Increased sociability
  • Less anxiety, less frustration, and a lessening of stimming behaviors
  • Ability to communicate more effectively
  • More “presence” and participation in the world going on around them
  • Better language skills
  • Improved connection with others
  • More independence
  • A better understanding of and response to commands
  • Better ability to adapt to a changing environment
  • Improved ability to cope with stress
  • Increased motivation to learn
  • Improved emotional stability
  • Increased attention span
  • Mood improvement
  • Increased relaxation
  • Improved response to other autism therapies
There are many therapies for autism, which help to some degree. We encourage patients to continue to take part in other therapies (ie ABA, speech, OT, PT) while doing MeRT.  Our treatment is designed to optimize brain communication and function. MeRT can accelerate progress and allow patients to achieve more from their current therapies.

Autism is Different for Every Child

Each child with autism is unique.  Every child will have their own patterns of dealing with the outside world, as well as different ways of communicating.
 
Autism can affect mood, awareness, and understanding, emotional regulation, behaviors, communication, the ease to learn or speak, focus and much more
 
Because each child is different, their brain frequencies will also be different. That’s why we tailor MeRT treatment protocols, to the individual patient, to help optimize their brain function
 
Studies are ongoing to determine if genetic and environmental exposures can contribute to autism. And it is possible that viral infections, medications, or pregnancy complications can also be a cause. However, no matter the cause, there are treatments such as MeRT that can improve symptoms and quality of life.
 

MeRT: A Highly Customized Autism Therapy

MeRT, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy, combines three procedures: 1. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), 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 signal patterns that may differ from those of a child with no signs of autism. 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 tailor the frequency, location, and power of the gentle magnetic waves that stimulate and balance brain function.

Studies have shown that it can be instrumental in helping many children develop skills to function more normally. Additionally, MeRT can be used with other therapies to help get more out of those therapies.

“Our experience at Brain Treatment Center Newport was truly life-changing for our family. The decision to commit to treatment(s) wasn’t taken lightly; the cost and the impact on our daily lives (being 6 hours from our home) was a big factor. We ended up taking a leap of faith for our 5-year-old daughter struggling with autism-related challenges after exhaustive research. Our decision to go to BTC- Newport paid off beyond measure! Within just two weeks of treatment, we noticed significant improvements in our daughter’s behavior—extended eye contact, improved speech, and reduced nighttime struggles. By the end of the six-week program, her nighttime routine had transformed, and her overall happiness was noticely elevated. The progress didn’t stop there; even after returning home, her development continued, with milestones like asking to turn off the lights and sleeping in her own bed for the first time. The impact was so profound that we’re intending to return as a family for further treatment. Our experience with BTC and Mert has underscored the vital importance of prioritizing our brain health!” – Kristen H.

“Before doing MeRT Therapy, I was very skeptical because I didn’t know how it would affect my son. We found out he was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 3. He was starting to regress severely. At the age of 5, he wouldn’t pay attention to his surroundings, wouldn’t react to his name being called, had no sense of awareness, no eye contact, became completely non-verbal, and had minor symptoms of ADHD.

My husband and I did a lot of research before starting and were really nervous to start, seeing how much money it was going to cost us. However, we can now say that we are glad we took that leap of faith. Our son is now making eye contact when we speak with him, has gotten his first haircut without crying, is starting to be verbal by saying words, repeating words back from his tablet, humming and slightly singing, and it truly feels good to hear his voice again. His speech therapist says she is seeing much more progress compared to before and behavior has gotten way better in school.”

Dr. Julie Kim, M.D., FACP

Dr. Julie Kim is a board-certified internist with over 25 years of medical experience. She has been serving as the Medical Director and owner of the Brain Treatment Center since 2013. Dr. Kim is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Kim has dedicated the last decade to helping those in need and who can benefit from MeRT therapy. She has treated 6,000+ patients with MeRT at the flagship BTC center in Newport Beach.

As the most experienced MeRT clinician worldwide, she was asked to use her knowledge and expertise of MeRT to train and support other physicians in utilizing the technology and spreading the use of MeRT for Wave Neuroscience. In the past four years, she has trained over 100 physicians to understand how to interpret qEEG brainwaves and use MeRT.

Since joining the Brain Treatment Center in 2013, Dr. Kim has pioneered and worked extensively with the treatment of patients with autism, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, stroke, depression, and other neurological disorders.

She co-created the initial safety protocols and physician training programs for the dissemination of MeRT technology. She has seen firsthand how MeRT therapy has changed the lives of her patients and the community of family and friends that surrounds each patient.

Dr. Kim takes pride in being able to effectively communicate how an individual’s brainwave patterns may be affecting their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. And, more importantly, how MeRT can be used to optimize those brainwaves to improve one’s mood, cognition, and actions.

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“With this technology we see patients’ lives transform within two to three, or four weeks and those are very fast changes when patients have struggled for a long time. We do the qEEG at the beginning to see where they are, and where their brain is when they start treatment and then we do one after every 10 treatments to see their progress, and we see the changes on the EEG.  

“Those are objective changes that we see; patients clinically will feel better, and the qEEG validates the changes and why they feel better. It would be difficult if I did not have that qEEG. We’re looking at the brain, an organ, that’s disruptive and our goal is to fix that disruption and to synchronize it. Once patients can see the changes objectively, they feel more confident that there’s value to the treatment. You know, this is a life-changing technology there are so many indications and it helped so many people that maybe didn’t have any other options.” – Dr. Julie Kim, Owner and Physician, Brain Treatment Center Newport Beach and Brain Treatment Center San Diego. 

 

Is MeRT the right Treatment for your Child? 

We understand that MeRT is a relatively new treatment, and you may not feel certain if this is the right approach. But this is not something you need to decide right away—or all alone. Your first step would be a no-obligation phone consultation with our New Patient Coordinator. She can answer your questions, explain protocols and fees, and address your concerns.

If you’re interested in taking the next step to see if MeRT treatment is right for your child, we can set up an appointment for a qEEG (a simple, painless, and non-invasive brain scan). This test will allow us to see what is going on in their brain. This is followed by a Consultation with our Clinician to discuss the results.

Read the sections in the horizontal menu below, each one lays out the simple steps to take…

 
  • Talk with our New Patient Coordinator
  • Initial Analysis
  • Assessment Period
  • Full Treatment Program
  • Final Testing
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Our New Patient Coordinator is here to help

Call us and talk with our New Patient Coordinator. She will take the time to answer any questions you have and explain things. You can discuss your specific circumstances and she can explain how it all works.

This consultation is free of charge and there are no obligations to move forward with any further steps.

If you would like to take the next steps to see if you or your loved one may benefit from MeRT, she can schedule a qEEG (brain scan) and a consultation to discuss the results with our clinician. 

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Initial Analysis

The qEEG and Consultation

If you are interested in seeing if MeRT treatment is right for you, we will initially schedule two appointments, both of which last about 45 minutes.

After we get the results of the qEEG, our team of experienced doctors and scientists will study and analyze the results. This enables us to determine how your child may benefit from treatment. It also enables us to come up with a specific treatment program for your child.

Your second appointment is 45 minutes long. During this time, you will meet with Nurse Practitioner Kayleigh Prowse or Sheila Stephens for your clinical evaluation. She will answer any questions that you may have and discuss your child’s treatment plan. Please note that Dr. Julie Kim oversees treatment for every patient. 

At this point, you can decide if you would like to take the next step: A short period of initial treatment. This assessment period will determine how well your child responds before you commit to the full treatment period.

If you are not yet ready to commit to going through an assessment period of treatment, that is no problem. You can bring your child in for their qEEG and consult. Our doctor will review the results before proceeding with the assessment period.

Assessment Period

Two Weeks of MeRT followed by new testing

The assessment period lasts two weeks. It is a key way to determine how your child responds to treatment. At the end of the assessment period, we will complete a second qEEG to note any changes occurring in the brain.  

The two-week assessment period will consist of five treatment sessions the first week, Monday through Friday. The second week will consist of four sessions, Monday through Thursday, followed by a repeat qEEG to determine progress.  

The comparison between the initial and second qEEG/clinical evaluation will help determine if your child is responding. You should also start to see some changes during this time. If progress is positive, we can schedule subsequent two-week treatment periods. Each treatment period lasts for two weeks, and you must be able to stay in Newport Beach or the surrounding area during that time.

For long-lasting results, we recommend that your child complete a total of six weeks of treatment. As treatment progresses, you should also begin to notice changes in the way your child is feeling and acting.

Please note that results and improvements depend on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual users and are not guaranteed. 

Full Treatment Program

Continuing Treatment

Once the assessment period is complete, and we are seeing progress clinically and on the qEEG, we will schedule subsequent two-week treatment periods.

Therapy results can vary per individual; the longer the length of MeRT therapy, the longer the changes remain. Since each brain is unique, the protocol will be different for each patient. We use the results of the qEEG to customize treatment  specifically for your child.

Generally, the results of treatment can last a lifetime. Some parents do request occasional follow-up treatment at a later date.  

A typical treatment session takes about 45 minutes. Your child will sit in a chair while the neurotechnician administers the treatment via a hand-held magnet near the scalp. The gentle magnetic impulses last for six to eight seconds each minute. There may be a slight sensation felt while the treatment is occurring, but it is not painful or uncomfortable.

Final Testing

Review of Changes and Improvements

An additional qEEG is performed at the end of treatment to assess and take stock of the benefits and improvements that have occurred as a result of the full treatment protocol. 

Typically, MeRT treatment lasts anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks. However, we may recommend additional treatment in some cases for optimal results. Each individual is different, and protocols may vary. Your provider will have regularly scheduled follow-up EEGs and meet with you to gauge your progress.

Please note that results and improvements are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual users and are not guaranteed.  

MeRT’s Effectiveness in Treating ASD Symptoms: Research Studies

Magnetic Resonance Therapy, or MeRT, as a treatment for Autism is based on years of independent, published research studies. Targeted rTMS (repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a key element of our MeRT treatment for autism. Many studies show the effectiveness of rTMS for autism treatment. Some of these studies are listed below.

A systematic review of transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment for autism spectrum disorder, published May 31, 2024

“A recent review was done, focused on published research studies using TMS to treat ASD between 2018 and 2023. These were systematically reviewed to study characteristics, specific parameters of TMS, localization techniques and stimulus targets, behavioral outcomes, and neuroimage biomarker changes. It was extensive and you can see the full study here:

“After TMS intervention, discernible enhancements across a spectrum of scales are evident in stereotyped behavior, repetitive behavior, and verbal social domains. A comprehensive review of literature spanning the last five years demonstrates the potential of TMS treatment for ASD in ameliorating the clinical core symptoms.

“Recent findings generally indicate that TMS has positive effects on stereotypical behavior, repetitive behavior, verbal and social aspects of ASD, leading to overall improvement across all scale scores post-intervention.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation in autism spectrum disorder: Challenges, promise, and roadmap for future research – published February 2016

“Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a promising, emerging tool for the study and potential treatment of ASD. Recent studies suggest that TMS measures provide rapid and noninvasive pathophysiological ASD biomarkers. Furthermore, repetitive TMS (rTMS) may represent a novel treatment strategy for reducing some of the core and associated ASD symptoms.

“While its true potential in ASD has yet to be delineated, TMS represents an innovative research tool and a novel, possibly transformative approach to the treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Assessing and Stabilizing Aberrant Neuroplasticity in Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Potential Role of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, published Sept 9, 2015

“Repetitive TMS affords researchers to design specific stimulation protocols that can modulate neuroplasticity, and such neuroplasticity-based brain stimulation interventions look promising.”

“Existing evidence still indicates that aberrant neuroplasticity could play a critical role in the pathogenesis of ASD. Therefore, it can be postulated that it may be possible to attain optimal social and cognitive performance in ASD by stabilizing aberrant neuroplasticity. In this context, we discussed a novel mechanism-driven approach toward achieving such goal using rTMS. If successful, this information will not only help us better understand the brain mechanisms involved in ASD but also stimulate trials testing mechanism-driven novel brain stimulation treatment paradigms for ASD.”

Treatment Response of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Intellectually Capable Youth and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, published Sept 26, 2022

“The results of our systematic review and meta-analysis data indicate that TMS may offer a promising and safe treatment option for pediatric and young adult patients with IC-ASD.”

Autism spectrum disorders: linking neuropathological findings to treatment with transcranial magnetic stimulation, published April 2015

“Several rTMS trials in ASD have shown marked improvements in motor symptomatology, attention and perceptual binding.

“Conclusion: rTMS is the first therapeutic attempt at ASD aimed at correcting some of its core pathology.”

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Neuropathological Underpinnings and Clinical Correlations, published June 24, 2020

“TMS is a non-invasive therapeutic intervention capable of modulating evoked and induced gamma oscillations and altering maladaptive behaviors83. Recent reviews of the literature suggest that TMS is safe and effective when used in ASD.”

Non-invasive EEG-EKG Guided Trans-magnetic Stimulation at Natural Resonance Frequency in Children with Autism: Randomized Double-blinded Pilot Study, in Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics.

“Following 5 weeks of EEG-EKG guided transmagnetic stimulation, significant changes in symptom severity and EEG measures are reported for 28 children with autism spectrum disorder. … This suggests that EKG-EEG guided TMS may be effective at mitigating averse sensory misperceptions common in ASD.”

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates long-range functional connectivity in autism spectrum disorder, published April 2023

“The findings of this study demonstrate that high-frequency rTMS over the parietal lobe is potentially an effective strategy to improve core symptoms by enhancing long-range connectivity reorganization in ASD.”

Impact of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on the directed connectivity of autism EEG signals: a pilot study, published December 2022

“rTMS provides changes in connectivity and behavior, suggesting its potential use as a viable treatment option for ASD individuals.”

Exploratory Study of rTMS Neuromodulation Effects on Electrocortical Functional Measures of Performance in an Oddball Test and Behavioral Symptoms in Autism, May 28, 2018

“Our results suggest that rTMS, particularly after 18 sessions, facilitates cognitive control, attention and target stimuli recognition by improving discrimination between task-relevant and task-irrelevant illusory figures in an oddball test. The noted improvement in executive functions of behavioral performance monitoring further suggests that TMS has the potential to target core features of ASD.”

Study of the role of the transcranial magnetic stimulation on language progress in autism spectrum disorder, June 2021

“There was a statistically significant clinical improvement in patients receiving active TMS  comparing baseline Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) assessment and after treatment.

“There was significant difference in improvement between the two groups according to eye contact. There was significant improvement in response to examiner. There was significant difference in improvement between the two groups according to active expressive language.

“Conclusion: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over left inferior frontal gyrus may be a safe and effective way of improving language of ASD. The joint application of rTMS and standard language therapy may lead to more rapid improvement in the language progress of children with ASD.”

Effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on children with low-function autism, Nov 2019

“These findings supported our hypothesis by demonstration of positive effects of combined rTMS neurotherapy in active treatment group as compared to the waitlist group, as the rTMS group showed significant improvements in behavioral and functional outcomes as compared to the waitlist group.”

Outcomes from Individual Alpha Frequency Guided Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder – A Retrospective Chart Review. – Uchenna Ezedinma1, Piotr Swierkowski2, Shauna Fjaagesund, 2022.

Conclusion: This study presents evidence on the efficacy and safety of α-rTMS in improving ASD symptoms, quality of life and comorbid sleep troubles in children. However, these findings should be interpreted as preliminary pending the presentation of double-blind, randomised clinical trials.”

The Potential of Magnetic Resonant Therapy in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,” in Austin Publishing Group, August 2016.

“Given our understanding of the EEG and the consistent abnormalities in the electrophysiology of children with ASD, we would suggest that MRT [MeRT] is an appropriate therapeutic option to further pursue. The existing literature in depression and posttraumatic stress disorder in addition to preliminary studies in children with ASD all support its potential impact as a therapeutic option.”

Predicting the long-term after-effects of rTMS in autism spectrum disorder using temporal variability analysis of scalp EEG, published October 28, 2019

“Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) emerges as a useful therapy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) clinically.”

“The results showed the hyper-variability in the resting-state networks of ASD patients, while three week rTMS treatment alleviates the hyper fluctuations occurring in the frontal-parietal and frontal-occipital connectivity and further contributes to the ameliorative ASD symptoms. In addition, the changes in variability network properties are closely correlated with clinical scores, which further serve as potential predictors to reliably track the long-term rTMS efficacy for ASD.Significance.The findings consistently demonstrated that the temporal variability of time-varying networks of ASD patients could be modulated by rTMS, and related variability properties also help predict follow-up rTMS efficacy, which provides the potential for formulating individualized treatment strategies for ASD”

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Doctors said Frankie would continue to improve even without regular MeRT, albeit a bit slower. Today, he is 11 years old, verbal, and attends a public school. He tells Frank stories about times when he wanted to speak but couldn’t. “He goes ‘You know, I’m so glad we went to the brain treatment because now I can talk,’” says Frank.

 

Autism Parenting Magazine Features Successful Treatment with MeRT

In the third week, something happened. The family was driving around sight-seeing when they realized that they were getting lost in the California desert. Mary and Frank began to argue, and right in the midst of it, the moment they had waited six years for finally came. “I remember he said a seven-word sentence basically to the effect of ‘I want you two to stop fighting.’ And it shocked me so much that I almost stopped breathing,” Frank recounts. “I looked at my wife and said ‘Do you realize what just happened? He just said a seven-word sentence.’ I had tears in my eyes, and I was happy at the same time. 

From there, Frankie’s progress snowballed. They returned home after only a month, but the difference between the child who arrived in California and the one who left was striking. They had taken a video of Frankie on the plane when they started the journey, “and he’s just making baby babble,” Frank says. “We have another video of him on the plane coming back. And he looks out the window and says, ‘Goodbye California, see you soon.’ This was a nonverbal kid, 30 days later. And his feet are flat on the ground.”

More Testimonials from Parents after their child received MeRT

Highly recommended. In the first two weeks we began to see small changes, as the therapy progressed there were more changes, my son spoke more, more eye contact, he was more integrated into the family and his environment, better sleep quality (now he sleeps through the night); he had moments of hyper activity as a side effect but these disappeared at the end of the therapy. There is no better fight than the one that is not done, it is worth risking, it is worth trying, it is worth MERT.” – Maria P

“My son Kelii had vaccine poisoning and got brain damage due to neurotoxicity. He became very violent, nonverbal, and had severe autistic behaviors. My husband and I brought my son to California from Hawaii to go to the Brain Treatment Center. Within one week of the treatment my son was more calm and I got to hug him for the first time in two years. My son did six weeks of treatment and he received another four weeks…. He is much calmer and started playing ping [pong], shooting basketball, kicking the soccer ball, exercising, started volunteering at different programs, catching the city bus with his para-workers and started talking!!! I love BTC because they gave me back my son.” – Melodee H.

“Excellent service, very friendly and professional staff. Highly recommended. In the first two weeks we began to see small changes, as the therapy progressed there were more changes, my son spoke more, more eye contact, he was more integrated into the family and his environment, better sleep quality (now he sleeps through the night); he had moments of hyper activity as a side effect but these disappeared at the end of the therapy. There is no better fight than the one that is not done, it is worth risking, it is worth trying, it is worth MERT. We are happy with our son’s changes!!!!” – Maria

“This place is amazing!! We brought our daughter here for an assessment and decided to proceed with treatment. On the EEG we were able to see where there could be improvements – after 2 weeks of treatment another EEG is done so you can compare and contrast to make sure the treatment is working. There is notable improvements in her cognition and her ability to focus at school. The staff is courteous and very friendly. They always make my daughter feel comfortable with treatment. The staff is also very responsive when I had questions. I highly recommend this place!” – Grace H. 

Testimony from a father who brought his son for treatment from South Korea! 

Flying over to the US from South Korea just to get MeRT treatment was not the easiest decision I had to make. But I definitely think it was one of the best decisions I have made for my child for his autism. I want to say that MeRT has changed my son’s life. I want to thank everyone who works at BTC Newport Beach! Dr. Kim was always very nice and kind to our family. 

All of the technicians at BTC Newport Beach were awesome. They were all very patient with my child, who is very sensitive and has a very low level of concentration, so that he could go through everyday’s therapy with no problem. I really felt like every technician truly cared about all the children who were there getting MeRT, and I personally think this is the most important aspect to consider when getting MeRT, because the staff are the ones that the children would interact with every day. Last, but not least, the patient care coordinators were very helpful with the schedules, documents, etc. 

I want to discuss how MeRT has helped my child. There are 3 major changes I have noticed about my child after 8 weeks of treatment. First, the eye contact. Like most autistic kids, my child’s ability to keep eye contact was very poor. After the treatment, his eye contact lasts much longer, many times for the entire conversation. Not only does he look at me longer, but he really LOOKS at me.

Second, his awareness has improved. When I tried to talk to him before, he would mostly repeat what I had just said. After the treatment, he seems to better understand what I am saying to him. Now, he demands more, he is more insistent (in a good way), and he also uses many new words. Our communication is much more meaningful.

Last, he has improved in fine motor skills. My child did not show much interest in using pencils or scissors, because he simply could not use them very well. But now, he draws pictures and writes letters with different writing tools, and even cuts out complex shapes with scissors. 

MeRT did not cure my child. However, out of many different therapies I had for him for the past several years, this has been the most effective therapy by far which brought noticeable changes in a short period of time. I hope this testimonial   would help the parents who are considering MeRT for their child, and also wish that more autistic children can benefit from MeRT!” – J. H.

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It can be frustrating and isolating to try to understand treatments and therapies for autism spectrum disorder.  Our new patient coordinators can explain everything from how the treatment works on the brain to all the steps needed to get started, what’s included and what to expect. Our goal is to guide you through the process and help you make an informed decision about whether treatment is right for your child.
 

MeRT is a treatment protocol that has helped patients restore their brain function. This allows them to reclaim their lives and feel passionate about living again. In fact, many of our clinicians and technicians have gone through MeRT treatment protocols themselves. They have realized firsthand what the treatment has done for them and are passionate about helping others.

Our New Patient Coordinator is available to answer any questions that you may have about how MeRT can help your child. She’ll take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, put your mind at ease, and also help schedule you for a qEEG/consultation and treatment.

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More Information about MeRT and Autism in these Videos

Featured on “The Doctors” TV Show

An episode of “The Doctors” featured the Brain Treatment Center and MeRT. They discussed the treatment of autism using MeRT Technology. You can see this episode HERE.

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Dr. Kim on MeRT for Autism

At our Open House For Autism, Dr. Julie Kim and N.P. Kayleigh Prowse explain how MeRT helps the autistic patient, showing changes that they have seen on qEEGs and answered questions from the crowd.

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The Autism One Conference

A wealth of information covering the science behind MeRT treatment of autism with case studies that show actual results along with typical brain patterns seen in autistic children and testimonials. 

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Absolute Contraindications

Absolute contraindications for cortical MeRT treatment: Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Vagal Nerve Stimulator, VP Shunt/ Magnetic intracranial shunts, Deep Brain Stimulator, Epidural Cortical stimulator, Steel shunts/stents, Cranial metal fragments (i.e. shrapnel, excluding titanium), Cochlear implant, Aneurysm clips, coils, pipelines flow diversion, Pregnant or breastfeeding, Primary brain cancer / metastatic lesions in brain (unless palliative care), Magnetic dental implants, Implanted cardio-verter defibrillators (ICD), Ocular implants.

Relative Contraindications

Relative contraindications require closer protocol attention and may or may not disqualify someone from receiving cortical MeRT treatment, depending on the doctor’s discretion and the person’s individual condition. These include: History of Seizure or seizure disorder, Titanium shunts/stents, Spinal Cord Stimulator, Hearing aids, Ferrous cortical implants, Magnetic ink tattoo, Bipolar Disorder Type I/II, Baha Implant.