Autism-Case-Song-Tongtong

Song Tongtong from China

Age：6 Years old

Nationality：China

Diagnosis：Autism

Admission Date：May 2014

Background

Patient was born in full-term caesarean section, no asphyxia after birth, no jaundice history and general in normal motor movement. The patient was with main complaints of “speech and mental developmental delay for more than 5 years”. The patient is unwilling to speak, lack of logic when speaking. After checking in the hospital, the patient was founded autistic tendency when he was 3 years old. The patient got very limited improvement after continuously rehabilitation training in Beijing Charity Hospital, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Jiamusi Cerebral Palsy Hospital and other institutions.

Pre-Treatment Condition（Before Stem Cell Treatment）

Intelligence, computing power and logical thinking ability are lower than the children with same age, equivalent to two years old child;
Poor understanding, slow learning ability and less communication with people;
Lack of hand-eye coordination and fine body movement is poor;
Blurred speech, most time say monosyllables and always like repeating other’s speaking;
Needs feeding;
Repeat Hand stereotypes action.

Treatment Plan

One course of stem cell therapy
Surgical method: Lumbar puncture
Efficacy monitoring plan over 6 to 12 months post-treatment

After the First Course ofTreatment (6 months)

Computing power and logical thinking ability obviously enhanced;
Much more willing to communicate with people and express his emotion;
Hand-eye coordination ability and fine body movement got improved;
Clearer speech and even can say a complete sentence;
More willing to eat and can eat by himself;
Hand stereotypes action disappeared.

Category	Symptom	Improvement
Cognitive Ability	Intellectual level equivalent to a 2-year-old; poor computing/logical skills.	Enhanced computing power and logical thinking.
Communication	Poor understanding; minimal social interaction.	Increased willingness to communicate and express emotions.
Motor Skills	Poor hand-eye coordination; limited fine movements.	Improved hand-eye coordination and fine motor skill.
Speech	Blurred speech; monosyllabic/repetitive language.	Clearer speech; ability to form complete sentences.
Self-Care	Required feeding assistance.	Self-feeding ability; increased independence.
Behavior	Repetitive hand stereotypes.	Stereotypic hand movements eliminated.

Progress Summary & Future Outlook

Looking ahead, the child's future is full of potential. With the positive changes from the first stem cell treatment, continued progress is likely. His cognitive abilities may keep improving, allowing him to catch up with his peers in learning and academic performance. Socially, he'll be able to form deeper and more meaningful relationships as his communication skills develop further. Physically, enhanced coordination and motor skills will open up more opportunities for activities like sports and crafts.