Developmental Delay
Finally, a path to
a brighter future.
We are committed to brain health & healing.
MeRT(sm) stands for Magnetic Resonance Therapy. MeRT is a treatment for autism that is
non-invasive and drug-free. MeRT utilizes rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), however,
treatment is exactly tailored to each individual based on sophisticated diagnostics. These diagnostics
include a
qEEG (a quantitative Electroencephalogram) and an EKG (an Electrocardiogram) followed by an in-depth
analysis by
our scientific team to formulate an individualized treatment plan for each patient.
The qEEG allows us to see patterns of dysfunction that identify specific disorders of the
brain, such as learning and behavioral issues, emotional disorders, brain injury, and others. The qEEG done
on
each patient provides us with a map that guides each individually tailored treatment plan.
The equipment used for treatment with MeRT is FDA-cleared. It generates magnetic waves,
used
to gently stimulate specifically targeted areas of the brain to improve connectivity and function. MeRT
Treatment protocols have seen some incredible success in improving symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder such
as
speech improvements, eye contact, and connection.
The MeRT℠ Approach
No two people are the same, even with similar symptoms.
It’s important to us that it’s understood we nuture each patient uniquely. Therapy begins
by identifying
where each individual’s brain is having difficulty communicating. These areas are then specifically nurtured
to strengthen their functionality.
Developmental Delay Brain Patterns
Reduced alpha EEG coherence in frontal regions & in connectivity in frontal lobe
A patient with a developmental delay will often have signature indicators that appear in
the front 3/4 of the brain. These brainwaves are dominated by a mix of slow (Delta & Theta waves) and
high (Beta wave) frequency behavior, whereas a neurotypical patient would usually have one dominant
frequency in the alpha band of activity.
By recording the EEG and using that data to create a personalized treatment protocol, we
can entrain the front of the brain to be less disorganized and increase whole brain coherence. Often,
this results in improved sleep, social behavior and overall better quality of life for the child & the
family.