Gastro-Intestinal Problems and Autism
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Interventions
Scientific evidence for interventions
There are some studies published in peer-reviewed journals which appear to show that some interventions, including some of those listed below, may be effective in decreasing gastro-intestinal problems in some individuals with autism.
However there is also some evidence to show that some interventions may actually increase gastro-intestinal problems in some individuals with autism.
Please see Autism and Gastro-Intestinal Problem Intervention Studies for a list of those studies.
Anecdotal reports for interventions
There are some anecdotal reports that other interventions, including some of those listed below, may be effective for some individuals.
Further information
Please click on the names of the interventions below to find out more about those interventions.
The fact that an intervention is listed below does not necessarily mean that we agree that it is effective for people with autism.
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