Autism Test (Urine Organic Acids)

It has been observed that altered gut microorganisms produce toxic metabolites and are absorbed in the portal circulation and accumulate in the neural tissue. These metabolites interfere with the neurotransmitter metabolism and are excreted in large amounts in urine in children. Moreover, the effect of these metabolites manifests in autistic symptoms. Therefore urine metabolic analysis is used for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of babies with autistic symptoms.

What are the Symptoms of ASD

According to Centres of Disease Control, individuals with ASD often have problems with social, emotional, and communication skills. They might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in their daily activities. Many people with ASD also have different ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to things. Signs of ASD begin during early childhood and typically last throughout a person’s life.

What are the Risk factors of Autism

• • Most scientists agree that genes are one of the risk factors that can make a person more likely to develop ASD
  • Children who have a sibling with ASD are at a higher risk of also having ASD.
  • Individuals with certain genetic or chromosomal conditions, such as fragile X syndrome or tuberous sclerosis, can have a greater chance of having ASD. 
  • When taken during pregnancy, the prescription drugs valproic acid and thalidomide have been linked with a higher risk of ASD.
  • There is some evidence that the critical period for developing ASD occurs before, during, and immediately after birth
  • Children born to older parents are at greater risk for having ASD.

• • IQ – Compared with classic autism, people with Asperger’s syndrome have IQs that fall in the normal or even superior range. Those with autism typically have lower intelligence, as measured by standardized assessment measures.
  • Speech – People with autism do not typically develop the normal abilities to use sounds and language as means of communication, whereas the speech of those with Asperger’s is intact.
  • Age of detection – Typically, Asperger’s syndrome becomes noticeable when the child enters school and difficulties with socialization become apparent, whereas autism is generally observable by two years of age, even earlier, when persistent failure to engage with people is observable.

Antibiotic therapy for autism

 Individuals with ASD if exposed to repeated courses of multiple antibiotic therapies may contribute to the complex relationships between gastrointestinal dysbiosis and ASD by altering the composition or stability of their normal microbial flora