Negative Melatonin Study

From eNewsletter 11/17/2025

DID YOU KNOW that gastrointestinal symptoms are frequently reported in children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder?

A study from Autism followed gastrointestinal symptoms without a medical etiology in children with autism compared to similar aged participants with typical development starting at 2 and ending at age 12.

The children with autism presented with more gastrointestinal symptoms at each time point over the 10 year span, and they were also more likely to experience multiple and persistent gastrointestinal symptoms. The presence and number of gastrointestinal symptoms were associated with greater impairment in internalizing behaviors, sleep, communication, sensory processing, and repetitive behaviors.

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