Can gut health reset help children with autism? What new research reveals
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
New research examines the gut-brain axis connection in autism treatment. A Canadian mother's eight-year-old child reportedly improved after faecal microbiota transplantation at a Hyderabad facility, showing reduced constipation and improved calmness. Studies increasingly link gut microbiota disruptions to neurological conditions and autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting social interaction and communication.
Key Entities
S. HameedHyderabadfaecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)gut-brain axisautismDr Chandrasekhar ThodupunuriResplice Autism Research Foundation