There has been extensive research examining the prevalence of autoimmune conditions in the families of children with ASD. A few examples:

As part of Cell El Ltd’s research relating to development of precise diagnostic tools for ASD, we are examining immune-related biomarkers. Besides looking at the child’s biomarkers, we also perform a comprehensive medical history – not only of the child but also of the close family with an emphasis on auto-immune disorders. One theory presented connecting to ASD (examined in mice models) is that an autoimmune response is already generated in-utero between the mother and the fetus (Maternal Immune Activation (MIA)). Signs of chronic brain inflammation and GI inflammation with autoimmune characteristics also have been observed in ASD.

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At Cell El, Ltd, we are examining whether and how our biomarkers point to an autoimmune component in ASD. For this reason it is also important to understand whether families of ASD children also suffer from autoimmune disorders. This understanding will help guide the development of treatment for ASD which targets the biological roots of Autism.

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Better diagnostics for ASD based on laboratory-measured objective biomarkers can possibly enable researchers and clinicians to provide more precise and personalized treatment. You too can make a difference in the lives of children with ASD and their families by joining the Cell-El study. Cell-El is recruiting for two of our study cohorts. We are recruiting mothers, and their infants aged 10-19 months who have not been diagnosed with ASD but who have a sibling diagnosed with ASD. Cell-El is also recruiting children diagnosed with ASD between the ages of 2-18 years old whose parents are planning to take them privately to a clinic offering Stem Cell treatment for ASD. 

Please contact Leah at [email protected] or fill out the form to find out about eligibility to participate in  our diagnostic study and please help spread the word about the Cell-El study. Sharing our study will enable our important biomarker diagnostic tool to be integrated into autism treatment as quickly as possible.

Please fill out Cell-El’s 4 minute survey about a potential new diagnostic tool for ASD.