A new study is linking common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms with acting out behaviors in children, especially in young kids on the autism spectrum.
The study, published Aug. 6 in Autism Research, found that GI symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation and bloating are linked to sleep and attention issues, as well as acting out behaviors related to aggression, self-harm and physical complaints in preschool children.
The symptoms are potentially disruptive in young autistic kids, UC Davis Health researchers found. “Clinicians and parents need to be aware of the high occurrence of GI problems in kids with autism,” said Bibiana Restrepo, M.D., assistant clinical professor of pediatrics and first author on the study. “This study highlights the
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