Family history of autoimmune disease and autism linked

This interesting study evaluated data from 689,196 children from 1993 to 2004. The investigators observed: "Increased risk of ASDs was observed for children with a maternal history of rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease. Also, increased risk of infantile autism was observed for children with a family history of type 1 diabetes." [ASD = autistic spectrum disorders] This will not surprise Lapis Light patients who are aware of the vulnerability of the brain to autoimmune driven inflammation.