Deep Brain Stimulation in Children With Autism

Stimulation of the nucleus accumbens via 2 electrodes implanted in the brain per patient to reduce self-injurious behaviours.

"Use of the Medtronic DBS device. DBS device consists of 2 parts:~1. DBS lead, a thin wire with 2 electrical contacts implanted into pre-determined brain regions, and~2. Implantable pulse generator, a small device containing the batter and computer source placed under the skin of the chest to generate electrical pulses"