Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by restricted interests and difficulty with social communication. ASD is characterized by heightened neuroinflammation and irregular neuronal connections. ASD is more frequent in male than female with male-female ratio of around 4:1. ASD affects 2.8% or 1 in 36 8-year-olds, based on the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Various factors like Environmental, Genetic, Epigenetic and Developmental factors are linked with genesis of ASD. Repetitive behaviors, Impaired communication skills, difficulty with social interaction are some of the clinical features of ASD. Current Pharmacotherapy of ASD limits to management of symptoms only, not cure. The stem cell therapy has a promising potential to be a breakthrough in treating ASD. Various types of stem cells have been successfully tested in children with ASD. AI has a potential to emerge as a tool for early detection of ASD. Robotics can assist the children with ASD to overcome the challenges associated with ASD.

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