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CBD Oil Shows Promise for Autistic Children's Social Skills

3/19/2026

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A study in Autism Research found CBD oil may improve social behaviors and reduce anxiety in autistic children, based on 29 participants.
The trial showed no significant change in broad social communication, though specific social skills improved and parental stress decreased.
Findings are preliminary; larger trials are needed, and CBD use in children should be supervised by a clinician due to product variability.

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Story summary

A study in Autism Research found CBD oil may improve social behaviors and reduce anxiety in autistic children, based on 29 participants.
The trial showed no significant change in broad social communication, though specific social skills improved and parental stress decreased.
Findings are preliminary; larger trials are needed, and CBD use in children should be supervised by a clinician due to product variability.