Title
Anxiety and Sensory Over-Responsivity Are Related to Gastrointestinal Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author
Evguenia Ignatova
Summary
This online article describes a research study that investigated possible relationships between sensory over-responsiveness, anxiety, gastrointestinal problems, cognitive functioning, and demographics of children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The researchers found a strong relationship between anxiety and sensory reactivity, and they found that both anxiety and sensory reactivity predicted predicted gastrointestinal problems.

The Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment and Care Research group, based out of York University, writes summaries of research studies on autism and developmental disabilities to inform parents, individuals with autism, practitioners, and the general public on recent findings about autism.
Language
English
Subjects
Physical Health
Mental Health
Publisher
Chair in Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment and Care Research
DateModified
12/30/2022 7:35 PM EST