The following is an outline of the scientific evidence of the problems with the digestive system and the immune system of autistic children. Gastrointestinal Abnormality Autistic children suffer from Malabsorption of both vitamins and foods. It is widely reported in the scientific and medical literature that autistic children have compromised immune systems .
Many autistic children have history of recurrent infections, especially ear infections.
Autistic group also higher in serum copper. Low derivative omega-6 levels 50 of 50 autistics assayed through Kennedy Kreiger had GLA and DGLA below mean. Reduced sulphate conjugation and lower plasma sulphate in autistics. Inc. All rights reserved.