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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects how people communicate and behave. It is a complex neurobiological disorder with pervasive neurodevelopmental disabilities. Core symptoms include social communication deficits and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped behavior patterns, interests, and activities. Problems with cognition, language, behavior, sleep, and mood are common (1, 2, 3, 4).
ASD generally occurs early in childhood and is diagnosed before the age of three in most cases. It affects about 3% of school-age children (2, 3, 4, 5).
Notably, many individuals with ASD experience concurrent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, suggesting a connecti…