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Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child’s risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

  • Written by Angelica P. Ahrens, Assistant Research Scientist in Data Science and Microbiology, University of Florida
imageMicrobes can influence the connection between the gut and the brain.JDawnInk/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

Early screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to ensure children have the support they need to gain the essential skills for daily life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be...

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