stem cells treatment for kids with autism

uk2018
uk2018 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
edited June 2018 in Autism and neurodiversity
Hi I’m looking for information on stem cells treatment for kids with autism thank you

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  • timoglock
    timoglock Online Community Member Posts: 23 Contributor
    @uk2018 Why?

  • uk2018
    uk2018 Online Community Member Posts: 4 Listener
    I’ve got 2 kids with autism 
  • timoglock
    timoglock Online Community Member Posts: 23 Contributor
    Do they have an actual health disability or illness?

  • Alex
    Alex Scope Posts: 1,281 Pioneering
    Hi uk2018,

    I've not come across any (impartial) evidence to suggest that stem cells can be used to help with autism. The NHS and National Autistic Society don't recommend it and suggest instead looking at treatments to help with the symptoms of autism (for example melatonin to help with sleep problems).

    There are quite a few discussions over on the National Autistic Society's community that you might like to read for more info.
  • mapchange
    mapchange Online Community Member Posts: 7 Connected
    edited August 2018
    there's no such thing as a 'cure' for autism. I'm autistic myself and I wouldn't reccomend stem cell treatment for the condition.

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