PANS/PANDAS
In some children with autism there may be a sudden onset of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or an eating disorders. The scientific name for this is pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome and is usually shortened to PANS. There is a subtype of this called PANDAS, but this is where the cause has been identified as an exposure to…
Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) and Autism
AE is a type of brain inflammation in which the body’s own immune system goes on the attack, damaging healthy cells and tissues in the brain or spinal cord. It is rare but is a very complex disease that causes rapid changes in both physical and mental health. It can be a cause of Autism.…
Mitochondrial issues and Autism
Mitocondria are the part of animals cells that provide usable energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate to the body. Without these mitochondria the human body would have no supply of energy and would therefore fail. A single cell can have up to several thousand mitochondria. The brain and muscle are areas that require a lot…
The Relationship between Folate and Autism
Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient needed for synthesis of brain neurotransmitters, Serotonin, Dopamine and Norepinephrine. Due to its importance, a deficiency in Folate is associated with depression, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and other neuropsychiatric disorders. On top of this, folate imbalance can cause blood clots and an increased risk of…
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