Oxytocin, a neuropeptide critical for social behavior and emotional bonding, has become a focal point in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research. Recognized for its role in social cognition, oxytocin influences the ability to identify emotions and establish interpersonal connections. Given the pronounced social deficits in ASD, research increasingly focuses on whether oxytocin-based therapies could mitigate […]
Digestive Enzyme Therapy: A Possible Option in Autism Spectrum Disorder
There is growing evidence for a gut-brain connection associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which suggests a potential benefit for digestive enzyme therapy in autistic children (1). Working with an Egyptian team, Geir Bjørklund and collaborators performed a double-blind, randomized clinical trial on 101 children with ASD (82 boys and 19 girls) aged from 3 […]
GI Health and the Autsm Cascade (Lecture)
Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN is academic director of Nutrition & Integrative Health Programs at Maryland University of Integrative Health in Laurel, Maryland. She is author of the books Digestive Wellness, Digestion Connection, and Digestive Wellness for Children. Lipski is also a CONEM member. In this lecture, Dr. Lipski talks about digestive health issues in autism spectrum disorders. Many […]