Autism is a disorder of neural development characterised by impaired social interactions, communication, repetitive behaviour, mood alterations, and metabolic and digestive issues. Also, Autism spectrum disorder describes a range of conditions classified as neurodevelopmental disorders.

Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are a group of conditions that cause difficulties with social skills, learning, communication and language. Children or affected adults also sometimes exhibit sensory hypersensitivity and signs of repetitive behaviour. Some individuals also experience constipation and/or chronic diarrhoea.

These symptoms can become apparent typically in the first two years of childhood and affect information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells connect and organise. Two commonly consistent findings associated in children with this disorder are diminished oxygenation in specific areas of the brain and a chronic immunologically mediated inflammatory condition in the gut.

The cause of Autism has been the subject of many investigations in recent years but has not yet been established by the scientific community.

However, more and more international studies show a correlation between ASD and impaired neurological function, defective immune system and unbalanced intestinal flora. Conventional methods of treatment for Autism fall under educational interventions and medical management. Stem cell therapy has shown to be effective in treating Autism which is based on the unique ability of stem cells to influence the immune system and metabolism and their ability to restore damaged cells and tissues. Treatment positively affects all body organs and systems, including the brain.