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I think its because autism is something that gets thrown around everywhere these days. Im sure many are diagnozed with ADHD or similar condition on the autistic spectrum when in reality its probably more related to diet, upbringing etc.

Autism can be genetic for sure. But I think many are diagnosed on the spectrum to hastely.

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It is on the first sentence of the Abstract: autism-like behaviors

>> Many studies have reported abnormal gut microbiota in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), suggesting a link between gut microbiome and autism-like behaviors.

Autism Spectrum Disorder is autism (it is the formal name of the DSM 5 diagnosis) not merely “autism-like behaviors”.

That sentence seems to suggest that the study includes (also) "autism-like behaviors". I am not trying to redefine Autism Spectrum Disorder as I don't have knowledge to do so.

Yes, but my point is that a general state of malnutrition can give the same symptoms as autism, ADHD etc. I think the lack of gut bacteria could be more a symptom than a cause if you know what I mean.

When I was a child everybody thought I was autist when in reality I was just malnurished because I had a single mother who was up over her head in responsibility. If you dont eat right and maybe even live largely off sugar, you are bound to have attention span problems and blood sugar and mood like a roller coaster.

My comment was meant to agree with you and to point that the study seems to include patients that have "autism-like behaviors".

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