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Stem cell therapy for Autism to reduce autistic behaviors

Autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a group of conditions that cause difficulties with social learning, communication and language. Children or affected adults also sometimes exhibit sensory hypersensitivity as well as signs of repetitive behavior. Some individuals also experience constipation and/or chronic diarrhea. The cause of autism has been the subject of many investigations in recent years but has not yet been established by the scientific community. More and more international studies, however, show a correlation between ASD and impaired neurological function, defective immune system and unbalanced intestinal flora. Few conventional therapy options are available for people with autism spectrum disorders and are usually based only on adapted learning methods or modified diets.

Why is our therapeutic program effective?

Since 2005, we have been delivering comprehensive stem cell therapy for autism and autism spectrum disorder patients, that passes beyond the limitations of conventional therapies. In our proprietary protocols, stem cell injections are combined with advanced and specialized therapies for ASD, including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and intestinal microbiome transfer. Our non-invasive program helps to target the causes of the behaviors and allowing — among other things — more complete development of the cognitive functions, stabilization of the intestinal function & improved immune system. This comprehensive approach provides a better chance of progress for better quality of life than conventional therapies alone.

What improvements from our treatment?

The goal of our stem cell treatment for Autism is to help restore neurological functions and stabilize the immune system. Various kinds of improvement are possible after our stem cell treatment for Autism and our past patients have experienced the following*:

  • Improved social interactions
  • Better communication
  • Improved speech
  • Improved learning ability
  • Decreased repetitive behavior
  • Improved mental development
  • Improved intestinal function
  • Stabilized muscle tone

*It is important to remember that as for any medical treatment, improvements cannot be guaranteed. Please contact us for more information regarding the possible improvements for a particular case.

More about Autism and stem cell therapy

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comprises three developmental disorders: autism, pervasive developmental disorder–not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger Disorder, which are generally viewed as sharing common symptoms and etiology. Autism is the most prevalent ASD, characterized by impairments in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive, obsessive behavior. Autism typically appears before the age of three and is four times more likely to occur in boys than girls. Many regions of the brain have been implicated in the genesis of autism, but the neurobiological basis of the disorder remains poorly understood. It has been shown in international publications that genetic and environmental  factors have an important role.

How can stem cells help autism?

One of the difficulties in treating autism is that we do not know the exact cause, making it difficult to target through therapy and medication. However, this is one of the greatest benefits of stem cell transplants. Stem cells do not need to be guided once injected into the body. They naturally gravitate toward the correct areas of the body that need healing and apply the appropriate treatment.

Additionally, people with ASD have been shown to have abnormal immune systems, and it is believed that the immunomodulatory effects of stem cells are part of what makes stem cell therapy for autism effective. Mesenchymal stem cells also can create what is called a paracrine effect, in which donor stem cells signal or communicate to other stem cells what needs to be done in the body.

This can allow the patient’s own cells to heal the body without help from the donor stem cells, meaning that even after the donor cells have died, healing can still take place through a patient’s own stem cells.

Autism and FMT supportive therapy

There have been many connections over the last few years made between the gut and the brain. Autism, though considered a neurological condition, has been found to have connections to the digestive tract. Most children with autism are found to also have problems with digestion, and fewer types of bacteria in their guts than other children. Furthermore, studies suggest that when this gut diversity is corrected, not only will digestion problems subside, but neurological symptoms associated with autism can show improvement as well.

Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) is a supportive treatment that can help correct unbalanced or lacking diversity in the gut. The treatment first gained popularity when it was found to have a 90% success rate in patients suffering from Clostridium Difficile (C. Diff), a condition in which this particular bacteria gains too much control over the digestive tract and kills other bacteria necessary for health. For more details and studies, please visit our FMT page.

FAQ’s

What causes autism?

Science and still does not know the exact cause of autism, though it is believed to have more than one cause, and those causes could be genetic or environmental.

Can stem cells cure autism?

There is no cure for autism, as it is essentially developed and structured in a way that is different from the average brain. However, stem cell treatment for autism using umbilical cord blood stem cells can improve some symptoms such as social interaction skills, learning ability, and speech.

How can stem cells can help relieve the symptoms of Autism?

Recent studies have been revealing that pathologies such as hypoperfusion to the brain and immune dysregulation are playing an important role in autism . From our experience, the administration of CD34+ umbilical cord blood derived stem cells (UCBSC) and umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (UCMSC) have been proving to be useful to treat these pathologies.

In numerous studies the areas affected by hypo-perfusion seem to correlate with regions of the brain that are responsible for functionalities that are abnormal in autism. It has been investigated that transplantation of UCBSC stem cells can induce neovascularization, ultimately leading to functional improvement. Besides, umbilical cord blood contains high numbers of CD34+ endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), which can give rise to mature endothelial cells and induce angiogenesis in ischemic tissues. Finally umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells may have immunosuppressive and immunomodulatory effects, which can be beneficial for the  autoimmune-like status of autism.

What is the efficacy of current conventional therapies?

Thus far, there is no cure for autism. Current available treatments for autism can be divided into behavioral, nutritional and medical approaches, but all of these therapeutic effects are limited. Numerous clinical trials have been conducted around different medical practices  such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), administration of zinc and prescription of anti-inflammatory drugs. There is however no clear understanding of the causes of autism, and as a result different strategies are being tried with varying degrees of success.