For years, various studies have shown the correlation between gut issues and autism spectrum disorders. However, recently the Journal of Pediatrics found no link between gastrointestinal issues and the signs and symptoms of autism.
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How do those of you directly affected by this issue feel about the journal's findings? Will it change what you are doing for your child? Do you put more emphasis on scientific evidence or your own instincts and experience? Let's hear it!
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This is one study…and does not in and of itself "prove" anything. It is an indication that the link may not be as valid as previously thought. I mean, if my child's doctor told me he had cancer and I should take him home to die, I would not take just one doctor's word for it, KWIM?
i see the medical establishment constantly belittling, ignoring and trying to disprove every theory that parents are working with to come up with the causes of autism
I don't see the medical establishment trying to find the causes of autism, they seem content to say 'but we have this drug that might help with the symptoms', and I am constantly hearing the medical establishment saying its genetic — that way they can claim that they don't have to do anything, and earn big bucks from the drugs to treat the symptoms