✨ Highlights
- A six-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled study explored the effects of the AVACEN Treatment Method (ATM) in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Parents reported improvements in sleep quality and expressive language in children using the active device.
- All participants in the active treatment group showed positive trends, with reports of longer, deeper sleep and increased vocabulary and social engagement.
- Findings suggest that the AVACEN device may offer a safe, non-invasive wellness approach to support areas of daily functioning such as rest and communication.
For years, many parents and clinicians have noticed a fascinating phenomenon among children with autism — some appear calmer, more communicative, and more socially responsive during periods of mild fever. Scientists have long wondered whether this so-called “fever effect” could be linked to temporary changes in circulation, body temperature, or metabolism.
Building on this observation, researchers conducted a six-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to explore whether a safe, non-invasive device — the AVACEN Treatment Method (ATM) — could produce similar benefits without fever.
🧠 About the Study
Thirteen children aged 4.5 to 17 years with clinically diagnosed autism participated in the study. Each child used the AVACEN device at home twice a day for 20 minutes per session under caregiver supervision.
Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups:
- Heat + negative pressure (active treatment)
- Heat only
- Placebo (no heat or pressure)
Caregivers recorded daily observations of sleep quality and language use, including vocabulary, responsiveness, and social interaction.
🌙 What Parents Reported
Parents of children in the active treatment group noted the most consistent improvements across all areas.
- All four children in this group experienced longer, deeper, and more restful sleep.
- Caregivers also described enhanced expressive language, with children using more words, showing increased social engagement, and appearing more alert and communicative during the day
In comparison, children in the heat-only and placebo groups showed smaller or more variable changes.
💡 What This Could Mean
These early findings suggest that the AVACEN Treatment Method may gently influence physiological balance in ways that support sleep and communication, two common challenges for families affected by autism. While the results are preliminary and based on parent reports, they offer a promising direction for future wellness-focused research.