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Study Reveals GI Issues Widespread Among Autistic Children

9/22/2025

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Children with autism are twice as likely to experience gastrointestinal (GI) issues compared to their typically developing peers.
Nearly 30% of autistic children reported persistent GI symptoms, versus 7% in the comparison group.
Autistic children averaged 2.4 additional digestive symptoms.
GI problems linked to increased difficulties in sleep, communication, and behavior.
The study assessed 322 autistic children and 153 typically developing children over several years.

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Story summary

Children with autism are twice as likely to experience gastrointestinal (GI) issues compared to their typically developing peers.
Nearly 30% of autistic children reported persistent GI symptoms, versus 7% in the comparison group.
Autistic children averaged 2.4 additional digestive symptoms.
GI problems linked to increased difficulties in sleep, communication, and behavior.
The study assessed 322 autistic children and 153 typically developing children over several years.