Niko's Dad Tim is truly heaven sent! I was so worried when I knew in my heart Niko was Autistic, worried what his Dad would do or say! Niko's Dad was what I call a Jock and to this day is very good at any sport he chooses to play. Right now it is Golf. Being a jock and outgoing friendly guy. I though for sure Tim would run the other way when it came to his son being disabled. NOPE!! Not Tim! Tim headed the Autism straight on and treats Niko like any typical child. Tim is the hope for a brighter future for all of us! He is always saying you'll see he will talk he will get potty trained, he will do this he will do that! He is Niko's greatest fan! I was Leary to ask Tim about traveling to Costa Rica for treatment for our son. In the past bless his heart, Tim would reply when I asked to try what ever crazy new therapy that was out for Autism, with there is nothing wrong with Niko! That always made me cry, because Tim See's Niko with only hope and faith and the belief that every day is a new day for our son.
To my surprise after reading all the research, Tim said lets do it.. Wow talk about water works!! I cried until I laughed! Tim is very protective of Niko and knowing he believes in this therapy made all the difference in the world. We do realize we could come home with none of the Autism symptoms relieved! It is a chance we are willing to take. Stop and look at your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews would you do anything for them if they were ill or disabled? I am assuming you would. As we embark on this adventure to Costa Rica, Niko will have his hero, his Dad Tim by his side every step of the way.
Niko & Dad
My Dad is My Greatest Fan!
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Stem Cell Treatment
Stem Cell Treatment for Autism
What is Autism?
Autism is a spectrum of disorders characterized by marked abnormalities in communication and social interactions. Two common consistent findings are associated in children with this disorder: 1) diminished oxygenation in specific areas of the brain and 2) a chronic immunologically mediated inflammatory condition in the gut.
what is the rationale behind using stem cells for treating autism?
Current investigational therapies for autism attempt to reverse these abnormalities through administration of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, and hyperbaric oxygen. Unfortunately, none of these approaches address the root causes of oxygen deprivation and intestinal inflammation.
Mesenchymal stem cells can regulate the immune system. It is thought that they may help to reverse inflammatory conditions and is currently in the final stages of clinical trials in the US for Crohn’s disease, a condition resembling the gut inflammation in autistic children. The CD34 stem cells have been shown to induce generation of new blood vessels in tissue that lack oxygen. It is thought that these stem cells may help increase the blood flow in the temporal region of the brain, an area that is believed to be not adequately oxygenated in autistic children.
Through administration of mesenchymal and CD34 stem cells, we have observed improvement in patients treated at our facilities. The biological basis for our scientists in the peer published this treatment method reviewed “Journal of Translational Medicine”.
Where do the Stem Cells come from?
Typically the stem cells are recovered from donated umbilical cords. The two cell types are CD 34+ and mesenchymal cells. These cells are screened for viruses and bacteria to International Blood Bank Standards.
What is Autism?
Autism is a spectrum of disorders characterized by marked abnormalities in communication and social interactions. Two common consistent findings are associated in children with this disorder: 1) diminished oxygenation in specific areas of the brain and 2) a chronic immunologically mediated inflammatory condition in the gut.
what is the rationale behind using stem cells for treating autism?
Current investigational therapies for autism attempt to reverse these abnormalities through administration of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, and hyperbaric oxygen. Unfortunately, none of these approaches address the root causes of oxygen deprivation and intestinal inflammation.
Mesenchymal stem cells can regulate the immune system. It is thought that they may help to reverse inflammatory conditions and is currently in the final stages of clinical trials in the US for Crohn’s disease, a condition resembling the gut inflammation in autistic children. The CD34 stem cells have been shown to induce generation of new blood vessels in tissue that lack oxygen. It is thought that these stem cells may help increase the blood flow in the temporal region of the brain, an area that is believed to be not adequately oxygenated in autistic children.
Through administration of mesenchymal and CD34 stem cells, we have observed improvement in patients treated at our facilities. The biological basis for our scientists in the peer published this treatment method reviewed “Journal of Translational Medicine”.
Where do the Stem Cells come from?
Typically the stem cells are recovered from donated umbilical cords. The two cell types are CD 34+ and mesenchymal cells. These cells are screened for viruses and bacteria to International Blood Bank Standards.
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