Systems and methods for treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related dysfunctions
AssigneeAdvanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.
InventorsBrad C. Fowler, Dominic W. Massaro
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Abstract
Systems and methods for treating autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related dysfunctions are disclosed. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes determining that a patient suffers from an autistic disorder and, based at least in part on the determination, selecting a cortical signal delivery site. The method can further include implanting an electrode within the patient's skull and external to a cortical surface of the patient's brain, and treating the autistic disorder by applying electrical signals to the implanted electrode in conjunction administering an adjunctive therapy to the patient.
Claims9
A method for treating a patient dysfunction, comprising:
- determining that the patient suffers from an autism spectrum disorder;
- based at least in part on the determination that the patient suffers from an autism spectrum disorder, selecting a target neural population of the patient's brain, wherein the target neural population is selected from the group consisting of amygdala, superior temporal sulcus and Brodmann area 36;
- applying electromagnetic signals to the target neural population;
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- administering a training program to the patient to train the patient to recognize expressions of facial emotion thereby promoting cortical organization of the patient's brain by administering a behavioral adjunctive therapy in conjunction with delivering electromagnetic signals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.