Autism Spectrum Disorder and Stem Cell Therapy

Running Head: AUTISM
AUTISM
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Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD is a disorder that affects development in children.
It bars the proper development of both behavior and communication in the individuals
affected with ASD. It is termed as a ‘Developmental Disorder’ because the appearance of
symptoms happen in the first two developmental years of a person’s life (Wong). However
with the advancement of technology in the medical field, a Precursor Stem Cell Therapy has
been developed for the treatment of ASD to regenerate and restore normal bodily functions.
Almost 1 in 160 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum Disorder. They are
usually exposed to psychosocial intervention. Various psychological treatments like
behavioral therapy and skill therapy programs for parents are required to reduce the
difficulties associated with the communication processes meant for children diagnosed with
ASD. They usually have a positive impact on the children and they are better cared for.
Many of the children might grow up to require support for a lifetime although many
grow up to live independently. Handling people who are impaired for life is a challenging
task that has to be shouldered by people around him or her. They require easy accessibility to
the physical and social environment around them. They have be feel included and supported.
Dealing with this disorder inevitably requires patience and training to facilitate understanding
of the situation the other person is in (sparks et al., 2002). They are even exposed to various
kinds of discrimination and stigma. In reality the support system is inadequate, globally.
The stem cell therapy devised for the treatment of Autism reprograms somatic cells
into iPScs or induced pluripotent stem cells (Siniscalo et al., 2018). These cells have key
action mechanisms that is helpful for ASD therapy. These effects are: paracrine effect (the
secretome tool: cytokines, chemokines, and growth factors released by stem cells and
responsible of repair/restoration of injured tissues) and immunomodulatory properties.