Autism Profile Test – FMD

FM Diagnostics - A NABL Approved Lab

Autism Profile Test

5,000.00

Test Parameters:

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopment conditions characterised by social and behavioural impairments. In addition to neurological symptoms, ASD subjects frequently suffer from gastrointestinal abnormalities.

Reporting Time: 7 Days After Sample Received

Best and Honest Price

Check Your PIN Code

Pincode field should not be empty!

Check if your PIN Code is servicable. Providing PIN Code for this test is mandatory.

Product Description

Sample pick up by logistic partner

1. Please let us know one day prior to taking the sample so that we can try and arrange the pickup next day.

2. Pickup of the sample may take 24-48 working hours depending on the location. The quality of the sample will not be compromised since it’s a dry sample. We try our best to arrange the pickup as soon as possible. In case it doesn’t happen or take time, you are requested to courier the same.

3. You may be required to take a printout of pickup label in case the label sent by us is more than 7 days old or we need to arrange pickup by different couriers.

It is a complimentary service.

Autism Profile Test

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are neurodevelopment conditions characterised by social and behavioural impairments. In addition to neurological symptoms, ASD subjects frequently suffer from gastrointestinal abnormalities, thus implying a role of the gut microbiota in ASD gastrointestinal pathophysiology.

Sample Report

The bacterial gut microbiota, also the gut mycobiota (fungal overgrowth) contributes to the alteration of the intestinal microbial community structure in ASDs. The gut microbiota makes critical contributions to metabolism and maintenance of immune homeostasis and may control the central nervous system (CNS) activities through neural, endocrine, and immune pathways. There is more than a subtle link between the gut microbiota and the CNS, through the so-called “microbiome-gut-brain axis”. It has been demonstrated a direct interaction between the gut microbiota and enteric neurons, its role in the regulation of the HPA axis, and the production of many chemicals important in brain functioning (e.g., serotonin, dopamine, kynurenine, γ-aminobutyric acid, SCFAs, p-cresol). A dysbiotic microbial community could lead to systemic inflammation affecting the reactivity of peripheral immune cells to the CNS and the integrity of blood-brain barrier which is known to be altered in ASDs.

Order an Autism Test it is just a few simple step!

PLACE THE ORDER FOR AUTISM TEST

please enter the data where the Autism set should be send

TAKE A SAMPLE

Detailed instructions and a return envelope you will find in the Autism set

SEND BACK THE AUTISM TO THE LAB

After 7 working days, you will receive detailed Autism analysis.

Our Working Process Healthcare model is shifting from Sickness care to Wellness.

Sample Collection

Sample collection will be done from home

Sample Processing

Sample is processed at Central Lab of our Trusted Partners.

Online Reporting

Reports are accessible online.

Sample Collection

Sample collection will be done from home

Sample Processing

Sample is processed at Central Lab of our Trusted Partners.

Online Reporting

Reports are accessible online.

Autism Test FAQ's Functional Medicine Diagnostic FAQ's

Autism is a systemic body disorder that affects the brain.
Earlier the Medical community believed that autism was caused by “bad mothering” or the genes caused it. Today, there is enough scientific evidence that Autism is a whole body disorder triggered by a toxic environment, inflammatory food, blue light toxicity, infections, etc.
Several studies suggest autism is a whole body disorder. Besides impacting the social and cognitive abilities of the child, it is observed that affected individuals are also sensitive to food and environmental toxins due to poor linings in stomach and brain which results in full body symptoms like itching and dry skin, head sweats, bloating and upset stomach, urinary hesitancy, walking on toes, head banging, etc.
Autism is a spectrum disorder hence, symptoms can vary in severity and type from person to person. Most commonly seen symptoms of ASD are:
  • Difficulty with communication which could be inability to speak or delayed speech
  • Inappropriate use of gestures, eye contact, facial expressions, tone of voice
  • Difficulty recognizing, expressing and responding to emotions
  • Feeling uncomfortable in social situations
  • Extreme interest or non-interest in specific topics
  • Repetitive body movements (rocking, flapping hands or spinning)
  • Resistance to change
  • Specific food preferences or aversions
  • Sensory Processing differences
  • Immune system abnormalities
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms (constipation, loose stools, frequent stomach aches)
  • Lining up objects
  • Labile mood, increased tantrums or emotional outbursts
Several factors can increase the likelihood of a child suffering from Autism. The most common ones are:
  1. Gut dysbiosis: Children who have gastrointestinal issues have been seen to have a less diverse gut microbiome. The imbalance between the good and bad bacteria in the gut creates toxins that directly affect the brain.
  2. Toxins: Autistic children are more likely to accumulate harmful environmental toxins like lead, mercury, aluminium etc in their bodies, which can in turn cause their mitochondria to be less efficient in producing energy.
  3. Nutritional Deficiencies: Tendency of kids to have a narrow range of food leads them to nutrient deficient states. Deficiencies in nutrients needed for brain health like B vitamins, Omega 3 fats, zinc, magnesium and selenium are common.
  4. Food Sensitivities: Food sensitivities are often caused by the digestive lining becoming too leaky, allowing toxins, bacteria and incompletely digested particles of food into the bloodstream. A leaky gut also encourages autoimmune issues. It’s believed an attack by the immune system on brain cells, causing inflammation, could be a factor in some cases of autism.
  5. Oxidative Stress: Mitochondria is the powerhouse of energy. Brain requires a lot of energy for proper function. Mitochondrial dysfunction is commonly seen in autistic children.
There is an existence of a gut–brain axis, in which gut microbes produce bioactive compounds that influence brain function. Several researches have bolstered this theory, showing that when gut bacteria help to digest food, they generate a host of by-products that can affect thinking and behaviour. Researchers have also observed that some people with ASD could have an abnormally porous blood–brain barrier, which allows some toxic bacterial by-products to enter the bloodstream and reach the brain.
Parents play a central role in the intervention for Autism and Home is the prime centre for treating autism. The interventions that can be followed up by parents are:
  1. Diet: Parents should implement an autism diet, autism-specific nutrition, and specialized supplementation. Most parents begin with the GF/CF diet as children on the spectrum are usually highly allergic (or sensitive) to gluten and casein, the protein found in wheat, flour, and milk.
  2. Grounding: The simplest way of grounding involves walking or running barefoot outside on grass, sand or soil. Moist ground or grass is the perfect electrical conductor. Sitting Down Barefoot with your feet on grass or soil and avoid shoes with plastic and other soles are other ways of staying connected with earth.
  3. Monitoring screen time: Research shows that excess screen time results in over stimulation of the frontal lobe and an antagonist under development of the language centre in the brain. Limiting screen time also decreases exposure to toxic blue light which has an impact on gut microbiome.
Autism susceptibility is currently estimated to be 40–80% genetic. Environmental factors – likely acting through epigenetic regulation as the major mechanism – presumably compromise the remainder of the risk. Hundreds of potential environmental factors have been suggested to contribute to risk, such as increased parental age (especially paternal), maternal complications or infections during pregnancy. It has been said that genetics loads the gun, but environment is what pulls the trigger to cause autism in the majority of children.

There are historical differences between the term “Asperger’s” and what’s considered “autism.” Asperger’s was first introduced into the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1994, and was considered as a “mild” or “high-functioning” form of autism.

This happened because English psychiatrist Lorna Wing translated the works of Austrian physician Hans Asperger and realized his research found distinct characteristics in autistic children from those with “milder” symptoms. However, as of 2013, Asperger’s is now considered part of the autism spectrum and is no longer diagnosed as a separate condition. The only real “difference” between the two diagnoses is that people with Asperger’s may be considered as having an easier time “passing” as neurotypical with only “mild” signs and symptoms that may resemble those of autism.

Conventional diagnosis involves finding out whether the child’s behaviour meets a set of criteria for autism or ADHD, based on a set of questionnaires.

Functional Medicine approach is to individualize each and every autistic child and find the root cause of the imbalance. Tests commonly advised are to assess gut microbiome. Functional testing can also look at toxic load, nutritional status, food sensitivities, mitochondrial function and genetic susceptibility to poor detoxification.

Functional medicine approaches Autism as a whole body disorder and blood tests help in understanding the overall functioning of the entire body.
According to the Autism Society of America, “as there is no one symptom or behavior that identifies individuals with ASD, there is no single treatment that will be effective for all people on the spectrum. Individuals can learn to function within the confines of ASD and use the positive aspects of their condition to their benefit, but treatment must begin as early as possible and be tailored to the child’s unique strengths, weaknesses and needs.’’
Researchers say the chance of having autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appears to increase with the age of the parents when a child is born. It is believed that children born to older parents have a 50% higher chance of ASD.
Monitoring, screening, evaluating, and diagnosing children with ASD as early as possible is important to make sure children receive the services and support they need to reach their full potential. Many children show symptoms of autism by 12 months to 18 months of age or earlier, like poor eye contact or non responsiveness to their own name.

Other Popular Test Packages Choose from our frequently booked test packages.