: Mind the Gut: The Crucial Role of Intestinal Health (ARI's Defeat Autism Now! Session)

The GI tract does much more than process food; it is key in the production of neurotransmitters, and also is central to immune response. Gut inflammation, dysbiosis, and digestive enzyme abnormalities are common in children with autism spectrum disorders. Dr. O'Hara will explain various roles of the intestine, and how restoration of good intestinal function not only addresses GI symptoms, but also in some cases has a positive impact on so-called autistic behaviors.