Many kids with autism have low folate levels in their brains, a condition called Cerebral Folate Deficiency (CFD). Here’s a quick guide to symptoms, testing, and treatment options: Symptoms of CFD: • Irritability or anxiety • Poor sleep • Tics or seizures (including absence seizures) • Gross motor problems or poor coordination • Developmental delays • Vision issues • Depression • Regression, especially during puberty Testing for CFD: • Folate Receptor Autoantibodies (FRAA) Test: Identifies autoa

What are The Symptoms of Cerebral Folate Deficiency? * Irritability and Anxiety * Poor sleep * Gross motor problems or problems with coordination * Tics * Seizures (including absence seizures) * If the child has untreated CFD, seizures may start at puberty * Problems with vision * Developmental delay and/or slowing of typical development * Smaller head circumference (but certainly not always) * Rett Syndrome maybe in indicator of CFD * Depression * *Not all these symptoms are seen in kids with C

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🧠 Did you know many kids with autism have low folate in their brains…even when blood tests look normal? It’s called Cerebral Folate Deficiency (CFD), a treatable condition where folate can’t properly cross into the brain. Folate (vitamin B9) is essential for DNA, RNA, and energy production — so when the brain is low, it affects mood, movement, and development. Here’s what research shows: ⚡ 71% of autistic kids have folate receptor autoantibodies (FRAAs) — these block folate from entering the br