Stem Cell Therapy for Autism

Photo credit: Hiroshi Tsubono via Unsplash. Article by Steven Novella. Science-Based Medicine – June 17, 2026.

If you are a parent of a young child with autism (especially level 2 or 3, requiring significant support), the promise of a cure or even an effective treatment is irresistible. This is exactly why there needs to be science-based regulatory standards – to protect vulnerable patients and their loved-ones. RFK Jr., however, wants to weaken these protections – even removing from the FDA website common-sense warnings for parents who are likely to be exploited (the HHS claims the removal was a routine cleanup of their website, a claim that does not pass the smell test). […]

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Related articles:

Efficacy and Safety of Stem Cell Therapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – National Institutes of Health (.gov)

Parents Paying Up to $20K to Inject Children with Autism with Unauthorized Treatment Touted by RFK Jr. – People

Autistic children being injected with unapproved stem cell treatments supported by RFK Jr – The Guardian