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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), characterized by social difficulties and restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests, affects 1-2% of the population.
Ahrens et al. 2024 Cell 187: 1853-1873

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are complex neurobiological disorders with pervasive neurodevelopmental disabilities that impair social interactions and communication and lead to restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped behavior patterns, interests, and activities
Kang et al. 2017a Microbiome 5(1): 10

Notably, many individuals with ASD experience concurrent gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, suggesting a connection between the gut and the brain.
Doshi-Velez et al. 2014 Pediatrics 133: e54-e63
Mayer et al. 2014 BioEssays 36: 933-939
McElhanon et al. 2014 Pediatrics 133: 872-883

ASD generally occurs early in childhood a…