Immune Globulin and Autism
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Introduction
Some people think that people with autism have problems with their immune systems.
They think that these problems may produce some of the symptoms of autism.
They also think that these problems can be solved by injecting or swallowing immune globulin.
Opinion
There is strong evidence that immune globulin is ineffective in the treatment of the majority of people with autistic spectrum disorders.
It is also expensive, inconvenient to use, and potentially harmful.
It is strongly recommended that immune globulin therapy is not used as a treatment for autism in children because of the substantial risks and the lack of proven benefit associated with this intervention.
If it is used, it should only be undertaken with great caution and only as part of formal research studies.
Further information
Please see the Advanced version of this page for more information about this intervention, including relevant research studies and details of how we ranked them.
Disclaimer
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Last Updated : 30/01/2012 Back to Top
