The preparation of the present invention was found to be effective for the majority of patients diagnosed with autism. In patients characterized by delayed language development and non-expressive/non-emotional communication patterns, the preparation of the invention was found to be more effective than in patients that were diagnosed with autism without delayed language development and with expressive/emotional communication patterns, even though all patients consumed the preparation for a similar duration. Specific analysis for the type and quality of the improvement detected within the group of patients characterized by delayed language development and non-expressive/non-emotional communication patterns revealed that the majority of patients improved in various communication abilities: speech, language, conversation, and social play.