sleep, self-harm and physical complaints in preschool children.University of California – Davis investigators also said GI symptoms are much more common and potentially disruptive in young kids with autism.“Clinicians and parents need to be aware of the high occurrence of GI problems in kids with autism,” said Dr.
Bibiana Restrepo, assistant clinical professor of pediatrics and first author on the study. “This study highlights the link between GI symptoms and some problematic behaviors we see in preschool-aged children.”The study appears in the journal Autism Research.As a background, gastrointestinal concerns are frequently reported by parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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