Stem cell therapy for autism in Bangkok: start with the facts.

No. Speech, behavioural, occupational and educational support remain the foundation of care, and any discussion of cell therapy is about a possible addition, not a replacement. Keep working with your child's usual care team when considering any change.

Risks depend on the cell product and how it is given; they can include fever, infusion reactions and infection. Small studies cannot rule out rare or serious complications, and long term risks remain uncertain. Our medical team will explain the known and unknown risks of any proposed procedure before you decide, with time for your questions.

Costs depend on the individual review, so we share them only after our medical team has assessed whether an option may be appropriate. The first consultation is free.

No medical procedure is risk free, and safety depends on the specific cell product, procedure and your child's health. Small studies have reported mild, short lived effects such as fever or headache, but they cannot establish long term safety or rule out rare, serious complications. Our medical team will talk you through the uncertainties and risks before you make a decision.

Cord blood is collected from blood inside the umbilical cord; cord tissue cells, called mesenchymal cells, come from the cord tissue itself. These are different cell products and have been studied separately for autism, so findings about one do not automatically apply to the other. Our medical team can explain which product is being discussed and the evidence behind it in plain words.

You are welcome to ask detailed questions, including about registration, the medical team's qualifications, cell sourcing and screening, the proposed procedure and its evidence. Request written information on risks, consent, itemised costs, follow up and how complications would be handled. Registration alone does not establish approval for autism or a benefit for your child, and you do not need to decide during your first conversation.

Start with a conversation before booking travel, so you can ask which records, assessments and appointments may be needed. Confirm language support if needed, bring familiar comfort items and allow quiet time around appointments. Share your questions with your child's usual care team, and agree any travel or procedure plans individually rather than relying on a fixed schedule.