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A Link Between Brain And The Immune System To Fight Autism

A Link Between Brain And The Immune System To Fight Autism

By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

A child with ASD who has recurrent infections or GI (Gastrointestinal) problems should be checked for evaluation. The immune system may have a link to her/his autism. Please find below a set of 6 presentations: “The Immunological Symposium at UC Davis Mind Institute by Autism Research Institute.” The research is discussing on the molecular level

A Link Found Between Autism & Vitamin D Deficiency

A Link Found Between Autism & Vitamin D Deficiency

By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

Up-to-the-minute, the definitive causes of autism haven’t been identified yet. However, two main reasons used to be greatly suspected: 1- Environmental (toxins and exposure to heavy metals) reasons 2- Genetic reasons 3- A combination of the above, since they are related Now, a new combined environmental and genetic suspect has emerged, supported by series of