An extensive study conducted by a research team from the University of California, USA, revealed that children with autism spectrum “ASD” (ASD “is more likely to develop chronic digestive problems compared to their peers.
The study relied on the evaluation of the data of more than 300 children with autism, compared to more than 150 natural children, through questionnaires from parents and long follow -up that lasted for about a decade.
The results published in the journal “Autism” indicated that children with autism were 50% more likely to have symptoms of the digestive system, and over time, the risk increased significantly, as they became 4 times more vulnerable compared to normal children.
Say The main researcher in the study Dr. Christine Wu Nordall “is not a matter of finding one reason, but rather by understanding the child as a whole, and supporting the health of the digestive system is an important step to improve the quality of the lives of children with autism.”
The researchers pointed out that traditional diets common among children with autism, which often depend on low -fiber foods, may increase the risk of digestion problems such as bloating, constipation and diarrhea, noting that the imbalances of the intestine bacteria are common in this category, which may increase the possibility of symptoms.