Our Approach
We offer a range of services that work in an integrative manner to deliver the best possible care for our patients and their families.
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Physiological Care
Functional
Medicine
The secret lies in the gut!
We have found that patients with autism who prioritize their health and nutrition benefit most from MeRT℠ therapy. If you still do not have a doctor that offers a comprehensive approach, we have a team of specialized reference doctors available.
As general recommendations, we suggest following a diet free of gluten, casein, soy, sugar and additives, among others. It is essential to follow this recommendation in the hands of a nutritionist who designs an individualized plan.
If you would like a specialist recommendation, click below.
COGNITIVE CARE
q-EEG
The q-EEG is an Electroencephalogram that records the electrical activity of the brain. We use q-EEGs to study brain activity and its functioning pattern. This allows our team of specialists to develop an appropriate and personalized treatment protocol that promotes optimal brain communication in patients with autism.
How is it performed?
It is a simple and non-invasive procedure that provides an individual map of the brain for each patient. It involves placing an eeg cap with small metal disks and thin wires (electrodes) on the scalp, which will capture and record brain activity.
Most EEGs take about 45 minutes and while they are not painful, they can be stressful for some patients. For this reason, prior to performing it, we give recommendations to parents and provide illustrative videos in order to prepare the patient for a better experience. In 99% of cases, with the great skills and dedication of our technicians, we are able to obtain a successful q-EEG.
COGNITIVE CARE
MeRT℠
MeRT is an innovative treatment based on repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) technology that allows healthy brain communication to be restored in patients with autism.
How does it work?
After collecting and analyzing neurophysiological data, our team of medical specialists develop a personalized protocol for each patient. The application of the treatment is carried out under the strict supervision of our technicians, following the respective protocol.
Learn more about MeRT℠ and its benefits.
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Coaching
For Parents
Parents and families experiencing an unexpected diagnosis need support to manage expectations, emotions, and fears.
Many times, unconsciously, they put themselves last, thinking that this is the way to put their children first. This thought can cause fatigue, pain, and anguish.
During the sessions, our coaches focus on the parents, providing practical tools to put blame aside, balance emotions and reconnect with intuition.
How do I know which specialist to schedule a consultation with?
Our Customer Service team is trained to listen to you and refer you to the optimal specialist for your case.
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Psychology
For Adults
Studies show that parents of children with unexpected diagnoses can suffer from anxiety and depression, the most common pathologies.
Specifically, an ASD diagnosis can cause stress (a normal response to complex situations) and, depending on the person, trigger personal or relationship conflicts.
Our team of psychologists is trained to serve people, children and couples who are looking for practical tools to deal with situations that arise in the face of complexity such as autism.
How do I know which specialist to schedule an appointment with?
Our Customer Service team is trained to listen to you and refer you to the optimal specialist for your case.
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Psycho-pedagogy
Psycho-pedagogy is the social science that deals with the study of teaching and learning processes. It is a discipline where Psychology and Pedagogy converge and therefore, its principles are based on cognitive, emotional and social processes.
It offers the necessary resources for the intervention and development of programs that address the difficulties in learning and in the development of students.
At BTCA we have rethought the way of intervening in development processes with the help of a multidisciplinary team and a variety of innovative resources to train and guide patients with ASD, as well as their families.
How do I know which specialist is right for me?
Our Customer Service team is trained to listen to you and refer you to the optimal specialist for your case.
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Child
Psychology
Child psychologists are specialists responsible for understanding and explaining the development and behavior of children. To do this, they use therapies, both individual and collective, that help diagnose and treat social, emotional, affective and learning problems.
How does Child Psychology help a child with ASD?
It is increasingly common for parents to require the help of professionals to guide them in relation to the guidelines they must follow with their children, especially if there are certain difficulties present at a behavioral, emotional or school level. Generally, it is the pediatricians, teachers, and family members who give that first alert.
Not sure where to start? Our Customer Service team is trained to listen to you and refer you to the optimal specialist for your case.
MENTAL HEALTH CARE
Positive
Discipline
Positive Discipline is an educational model that fosters the development of the child’s social skills, centered on mutual respect and cooperation. It helps parents understand their children’s behavior and gives them tools to guide them effectively and lastingly with love, empathy, connection, and respect.
What tools can a Positive Discipline advisory provide me with?
During counseling, parents are taught about the particular characteristics and individualities of each of their children, their ages, and their needs. Also, they will learn about which parenting style they currently use, such as family dynamics, and then together build parenting strategies that are effective and applicable to the family.
We recommend Positive Discipline for parents of children with autism, as it offers tools that are tailored specifically to each family.
Not sure where to start? Our Customer Service team is trained to listen to you and refer you to the optimal specialist for your case.
THERAPEUTIC CARE / AVAILABLE ONLY IN PANAMA
Occupational
Therapy
Occupational therapy is a fundamental discipline that allows for an increase in autonomy and quality of life. Through activities performed for therapeutic purposes, they teach skills that help the individual re-engage in day-to-day activities and become independent.
How does Occupational Therapy help a child with ASD?
Occupational therapy helps improve performance in the areas of child development, such as day-to-day activities, autonomy, socio-emotional development, cognitive behavioral development, fine and gross motor skills, play and imitation, among others.
Sessions last approximately 45 minutes. They begin with clinical observation and the activities vary according to the age and needs of each child.
Not sure where to start? Our Customer Service team is trained to listen to you and refer you to the optimal specialist for your case.
THERAPEUTIC CARE / AVAILABLE ONLY IN PANAMA
Sensory
Integration
Sensory integration is a neurobiological process responsible for organizing the sensations we receive from our body and the environment, allowing us to respond appropriately to the demands that are presented to us during our daily activities.
All people process external stimuli differently. There are children in whom this integration does not develop properly, which causes problems in how they respond to information captured through sight, smell, touch, hearing and taste, perceiving sensations in a distorted way.
This alteration affects their daily life and has a significant impact on the level of alertness and attention, self-regulation, and learning of the individual as well as their relationship with their usual environments, house, parks, school, etc.
How does Sensory Integration therapy help a child with ASD?
A good Sensory Integration helps give an appropriate response to the sensory input the child needs to carry out an organized and successful response. This, in turn, helps improve their sensory experiences in the face of any stimulus and benefits their daily occupational performance. The activities proposed during the sensory integration sessions are designed for the specific needs of each child.
Not sure where to start? Our Customer Service team is trained to listen to you and refer you to the optimal specialist for your case.
THERAPEUTIC CARE / AVAILABLE ONLY IN PANAMA
Early Stimulation
For Children
Early stimulation addresses the child’s brain development and maturation, influenced by the environment and the external stimuli occurring in the surroundings.
How does early stimulation help a child with ASD?
Early stimulation can be applied to autistic children from birth to 7 years of age, as this is the age range with the greatest neuronal plasticity. The therapy seeks to stimulate their compensatory capacities with the aim that they will be able to control their movements, regulate their emotions, understand and express themselves, and enhance their intellectual capacity to function autonomously.
Not sure where to start? Our Customer Service team is trained to listen to you and refer you to the optimal specialist for your case.
THERAPEUTIC CARE / AVAILABLE ONLY IN PANAMA
Makoto
Arena
The Makoto Arena is a unique training equipment that combines physical exercise with sensory integration to improve and increase physical and neurological performance.
Some benefits of the Makoto Arena include improvements in speed, reaction times, concentration, and coordination.
Not sure where to start? Our Customer Service team is trained to listen to you and refer you to the optimal specialist for your case.
THERAPEUTIC CARE / AVAILABLE ONLY IN PANAMA
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy consists of intervening in communication disorders and treating the prevention of voice, hearing, food and language pathologies.
How does Speech Therapy help a child with ASD?
Autistic children should go to a speech therapist when they have communication difficulties, which frequently involve difficulties in expressing themselves, lack of understanding, difficulties in pronunciation or articulation, and problems with eating, learning and hearing.
Not sure where to start? Our Customer Service team is trained to listen to you and refer you to the optimal specialist for your case.
