On Monday, Mindspring Center patient PK spoke his first sentence EVER at the age 14. PK was non-verbal until 8 weeks ago when be began receiving mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Leading up to his sentence, PK had begun to say single words, in appropriate placement, such as in response to questions or expressing a desire. "Park", "go", "no", etc.
His first sentence was was in reference to his dog, "Nan is OK." PK's mom was thrilled to have a full sentence spoken from her son.
Although a short sentence may not mean alot to most parents, having a 14 year old who never spoke is challenging. Never being able to communicate a need to go to the bathroom, when he feels happy or sad, when he wants something particular to eat or drink, when he wants to go to the store or the park makes life VERY hard and frustrating for both parent and child.
Because he is now speaking desires, he is now a happier child. His school continues to report positive behaviors vs the temper and anger reports that used to come home.
Mild HBOT helps to repair the brain, and a healthy brain creates a happier child.
Dr. Stephen Ranicki