Children with autism below the age of three, experience atleast one gastrointestinal discomfort, compared to a typical child, reveals a study.
Autism Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder typically characterized by impaired social and communication skills combined with repetitive movements.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder typically characterized by impaired social and communication skills combined with repetitive movements.
Children with autism were more than twice as likely to have at least one gastrointestinal symptom during both of these age ranges. Genetics may play a role in both autism and gastrointestinal symptoms, or the two conditions may share another underlying mechanism, suggest researchers.
“Even though GI symptoms are common in early childhood, physicians should be mindful that children with ASD may be experiencing more GI difficulties in the first three years of life than children with typical development or other developmental delays”, concluded the researchers, from Columbia University.
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Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. In medical terms, it is called as a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes harm to social interaction.
Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. In medical terms, it is called as a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes harm to social interaction.
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy may Cause Autism in the Child
The findings of a recent study suggest that the use of antidepressants during pregnancy increases the risk of autism without intellectual disability in the child.
The findings of a recent study suggest that the use of antidepressants during pregnancy increases the risk of autism without intellectual disability in the child.
Expert Tips to Parents for Children With Autism - Q&A With Child Specialist
On the eve of World Autism Day Dr. Anjana Thadhani, Consulting Developmental Pediatrician says parents and home based program are the backbone of effective treatment plan for children with autism.
On the eve of World Autism Day Dr. Anjana Thadhani, Consulting Developmental Pediatrician says parents and home based program are the backbone of effective treatment plan for children with autism.
