The influence of the millions of bacteria in our intestines extends far beyond just our digestive system. Scientists have been investigating the connection between our brain and our intestines for several years: does the composition of our gut flora also say something about how we think or how we feel? And is there a link to autism? A new study is collecting data from around the world about the relationship between our gut flora and autism. In this article, I discuss the study and provide some critiques as an autistic adult
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What are the least understood things about autism?
While there has been significant progress in understanding autism, there are still many aspects of the condition that are not well understood. Here are some examples of the least understood things about autism.
The European Autist 