Overgrowth of Key Brain Structure Identified in Babies Who Later Develop Autism
Researchers have long known the amygdala is abnormally large in school-age children with autism, but it...
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Gut to brain interaction in Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial on the Role of Probiotics on Clinical, Biochemical and Neurophysiological Parameters
: A high prevalence of a variety of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms is frequently reported in patients...
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Could A Gut-Brain Connection Help Explain Autism?
You might think nutrient-sensing cells in the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract would have no connection whatsoever...
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Autism’s Gut-Brain Connection
Stress can send your stomach into a painful tailspin, causing cramps, spasms and grumbling. But trouble...
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The Gut-Brain Connection in Autism: From Research to Practice
A webinar hosted by Kennedy Krieger’s Center for Autism and Related Disorders discussing the link between...
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Organic Acids Test: Analyzing This Functional Health Test
The Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a comprehensive test that gives metabolic insight into a person’s...
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Findings From an Open-Label Pilot Study in Singapore
The goal of this open-label trial was to examine the efficacy and safety of a 12-week...
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Mitochondrial Dysfunction In Autism: Testing And Treatments
Mitochondria are tiny structures located within nearly all cells of the body. They are the parts...
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Nutritional Deficiencies in Kids with Autism
Many autistic children struggle with chronic illness from a young age. It may start as early...
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The Immune System in Autism: What Does Microglia Have to do With it?
Microglia have enormous influence on brain development, as they regulate the number of neurons that are...
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Mast Cells, Stress, Fear and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition characterized by impaired communication and obsessive behavior that...
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Mast Cell Activation and Autism
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by varying degrees of dysfunctional communication and social...
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Autism & GI Problems
Recent research shows that more than 50% of children with autism have GI symptoms, food allergies,...
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