A gut reaction: Conference to explore intestinal health and its effect on autism
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"Chances are, you've heard the statistics: 1 in 110 children have an autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The estimated lifetime cost of caring for someone with autism is $3.2 million.
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"Chances are, you've heard the statistics: 1 in 110 children have an autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The estimated lifetime cost of caring for someone with autism is $3.2 million.
But on April 1 in Dartmouth, a group of nationally recognized experts will assemble for the Gottschall Autism Center's conference to address a potential intervention method you're probably not as familiar with. The conference, titled "When the Belly is the Beast: How Intestinal Health Impacts Brain and Behavior," will explore nutritional and biomedical approaches to treating autism."
