GIT disorders
Gastrointestinal disorders are very common among children with autism. They are 3 times more prone to develop chronic diarrhea and constipation than healthy individuals. Toxins that are produced by bacteria in the gut can aggravate the speech symptoms of autism. Research has shown that symptoms improve when ASD children are given gluten free diet. GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) is also a common GIT disorder in ASD patients. Symptomatic treatment along with use of probiotic have shown positive results.