Children With Autism Carry Unique Gut Flora, Study Finds
New York TimesJUN 2024
Diagnosing autism relies heavily on subjective assessments, leading to potential biases and errors. The gut microbiome's potential role in autism diagnosis could form the basis of a diagnostic tool, enabling earlier and more accurate diagnoses. This could revolutionize autism diagnosis and treatment.
While the potential for stool sample analysis to aid in early diagnosis of ASD is exciting, caution is needed. The study doesn't clarify whether gut microbiome differences cause ASD or result from dietary or environmental factors. Further research and validation in diverse populations are essential.