study finds oxytocin receptor encoding errors in those with autism. Oxytocin has been suggested to be involved in autism. This study points to the receptors as a potential problem.
23% increase in autism in white children. That is now 1 in 88. The news is worse for black children (91% increase) and even worse for hispanics (110% increase). And no, this is not due to an increase in screening as some would propose.
Ileal and colonic inflammation found in children with autism. Prominent GI symptoms were found in this chart review of 143 children with autism and developmental disorders.
Dysfunctions of the innate immune system, in the gastrointestinal system, in children with autism found. LPS found to be involved. Again, revealing a gut-brain connection in autism.
The dogma on oxytocin and vasopressin, both posterior pituitary hormones, is being challenged by the literature. Both hormones are proposed to be involved in improving social behavior in those with autism and other psychiatric disorders.