Frequency of gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autistic spectrum disorders and association with family history of autoimmune disease
M Valicenti-McDermott, K McVICAR… - … of Developmental & …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
This is a cross-sectional study that compares lifetime prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI)
symptoms in children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) and children with typical
development and with other developmental disabilities (DDs) and examines the association
of GI symptoms with a family history of autoimmune disease. A structured interview was
performed in 50 children with ASD and 2 control groups matched for age, sex, and ethnicity-
50 with typical development and 50 with other DDs. Seventy-four percent were boys with a …
symptoms in children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) and children with typical
development and with other developmental disabilities (DDs) and examines the association
of GI symptoms with a family history of autoimmune disease. A structured interview was
performed in 50 children with ASD and 2 control groups matched for age, sex, and ethnicity-
50 with typical development and 50 with other DDs. Seventy-four percent were boys with a …