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September 20
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A MyAutismTeam Member

Had to put my son on the gf/cf diet when he was a kid. He would suffer from having an orange colored and very acidic smelling diarrhea. This diet got his poo brown and solid. Much easier to get him potty trained.

5 days ago
A MyAutismTeam Member

Im starting to notice my kiddo burping more and hearing stomach rumbles after mcdonalds or other processed junk foods. Celiac crossed my mind. Now he has a nasty cough so I have to delay my theories until this virus passes.

7 days ago
A MyAutismTeam Member

Again, who/what are you? This doesn’t answer my question.

7 days ago
A MyAutismTeam Member

I found NIH research for this topic
Current medical research shows no proven causal link between autism and celiac disease, though both conditions can involve stomach and gut problems.

Celiac disease in autism spectrum disorder: data from ... - PMC

National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC10318650
by S Zambrano · 2023 ·

Gluten Sensitivity Linked to Autism

Celiac Disease Foundation
https://celiac.org › Category: Uncategorized
Jun 18, 2013 — Researchers concluded that children with autism were more likely to have gluten-related antibodies

The Mayo clinic has a YouTube video on their page

PubMed Central (PMC)
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Celiac Disease Foundation
Celiac Disease Foundation
September 21
MyAutismTeam

That's a great question! While exact numbers on autism and celiac specifically aren't available here, there is a well-documented connection between autism and gastrointestinal (digestive) issues in general.

Autistic children are about four times more likely to experience gastrointestinal problems compared to non-autistic Show Full Answer

That's a great question! While exact numbers on autism and celiac specifically aren't available here, there is a well-documented connection between autism and gastrointestinal (digestive) issues in general.

Autistic children are about four times more likely to experience gastrointestinal problems compared to non-autistic children. Common issues include:

- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Food restrictions, often related to textures

Research also suggests that differences in gut bacteria may play a role in digestive challenges for autistic people, though more study is still needed. Many MyAutismTeam members do discuss healthy eating challenges, including reactions to certain foods and exploring gluten-free diets. These are popular topics in the community, so there are likely others navigating similar experiences with autism and digestive sensitivities.

It's always worth speaking with a healthcare provider if there are concerns about celiac or other digestive conditions alongside autism, as getting the right support can make a real difference in day-to-day wellbeing.

September 20

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