It's great you're looking into the gut-brain connection in autism! Recent research has found a strong link between the gut microbiome and autism-related behaviors. Studies show imbalances in gut bacteria can affect brain activity and behaviors like social interaction and irritability.

Up to 80% of autistic children experience GI issues, which can worsen autism symptoms. Addressing these issues through dietary adjustments, like tryptophan-rich foods, or exploring microbiome therapies such as probiotics, may help. Some trials have even shown a reduction in autism symptoms with Microbiota Transplant Therapy.

For more information, you can check out this article from USC about a recent study: https://today.usc.edu/usc-scie....ntists-find-a-gut-br