Immune dysfunction in autism - study confirms inflammation linked to 'autistic' behaviours

Latest study by M.I.N.D Institute provides further evidence of the immune dysfunction in autism and shows that the ongoing inflammatory responses may be linked to disturbances in behaviour and social interaction. Characterization of immunological parameters in ASD has important implications for diagnosis, and should be considered when designing therapeutic strategies to treat core symptoms and behavioral impairments of ASD.

New study finds distinctive markers in urine of children with autism

Children with autism have a different chemical fingerprint in their urine than non-autistic children, according to new research published in the Journal of Proteome Research. People with autism are known to suffer from gastrointestinal disorders and they have a different makeup of bacteria in their guts from non-autistic people.

This study by Imperial College London and the University of South Australia shows that it is possible to distinguish between autistic and non-autistic children by looking at the by-products of gut bacteria and body's metabolic processes in children's urine.

Gastrointestinal problems common in autism, latest study finds

A new study conducted by Autism Speaks' Autism Treatment Network (ATN) shows that GI symptoms occur in nearly half of children with ASD, and the prevalence increases as children get older.

Results of the study, and three others conducted by the ATN presented on May 2 at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Vancouver, Canada, suggest that better evaluation of GI symptoms and subsequent treatment may have benefits for children with autism,