Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manifests as a complex set of neurodevelopmental disorders, including severe social and communication impairments, accompanied by repetitive stereotyped behaviors and/or restrictive interests. In recent years, the role of the gut-brain axis in children with ASD has received more and more attention, and relevant studies have shown that the diet and gastrointestinal sy
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 4-16 years; 2.Meet the diagnostic criteria of the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5); 3.Children with ASD have picky eating, special dietary needs, gastrointestinal problems; 4.Informed consent was obtained from the primary caregiver.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Suffering from other systemic diseases such as respiratory tract and digestive tract infections in the past 1 month; 2.Congenital malformations and chronic organic diseases such as cerebral palsy, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.; 3.Autism due to known causes such as fragile X syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disdoor behavior and frequency; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| Dietary frequency and type; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Shanghai Yangzhi rehabilitation hospital