Meet thefounding team

Led by clinicians who understand autism

Our founders bring decades of clinical experience, published research, and a deep personal commitment to helping children with autism reach their full potential.

John Gaitanis, MD

Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Gaitanis is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with extensive clinical research experience in autism spectrum disorders. He served as faculty at academic medical centers where he specialized in neurodevelopmental disorders and biomarker-guided treatments. His work focuses on epilepsy in autism, neuroinflammation, and evidence-based interventions that address underlying biological mechanisms rather

Pediatric NeurologyASD Clinical ResearchBiomarker-Guided TreatmentAcademic Medicine
John Gaitanis, MD
Meadow'smission

Manifesto

In many children with autism, the body produces autoantibodies (FRAAs) that block special gates called Folate Receptors Alpha (FRα) at the blood-brain barrier. Studies show 70-75% of children with ASD test positive for these antibodies. Even though folate is present in the blood, it cannot get into the brain where it's needed.

Leucovorin (folinic acid) can use a different pathway—the Reduced Folate Carrier (RFC)—to bypass the blocked gates and reach the brain. This is why standard folic acid supplements don't help, but leucovorin might.

See if Meadowis a good fit

Join us and be one of the first 100 Meadow families

Lock in $200/month pricing, work with experienced clinicians who understand autism, and explore leucovorin in a structured, science-aware way. No pressure, no hype—just careful support for your child's folate pathway and your family's journey.

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