What is autoimmunity and what is its relationship to ASD?
Autoimmunity is a condition in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues. Several studies show that autoimmune activity can be associated with ASD in some cases, but it has not been determined if this activity contributes to the development of the disorder or if it is a consequence of the disease (see Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Immune System by Paula Goines, B.S., Paul Ashwood, Ph.D., and Judy Van de Water, Ph.D.).
