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Behavioral Phenotype of ASD Preschoolers with Gastrointestinal Symptoms or Food Selectivity.
Journal of autism and developmental disorders - 1 Nov 2017
Prosperi Margherita, Santocchi Elisa, Balboni Giulia, Narzisi Antonio, Bozza Margherita, Fulceri Francesca, Apicella Fabio, Igliozzi Roberta, Cosenza Angela, Tancredi Raffaella, Calderoni Sara, Muratori Filippo
Abstract excerpt
This study investigated the prevalence and type of gastrointestinal (GI) and food selectivity (FS) symptoms in 163 preschoolers with ASD, and their possible links with core ASD features and emotional/behavioural problems. 40.5% of children with ASD had at least one severe GI symptom or FS. Preschoolers with and without GI symptoms and with and without FS were significantly different on several...
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