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In 1977, more research was done than ever before on autism spectrum disorder and it was found that autism was caused mostly by genetics and biological differences in brain development. In 2009, the CDC (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimated that 1 in 110 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder which is a rise from 2007 when 1 in 150 children were said to have autism. With autism cases rising so rapidly, in recent years, scientists are struggling to find ways to reduce the symptoms many people with this disorder suffer from. Recently it has been said that gluten free diets may suppress these symptoms. Many people have exercised a gluten free diet in order to lose weight or live a healthier lifestyle. Gluten has also been known to trigger neurological issues in people who suffer from celiac disease, however, recently pilot studies have shown that people who suffer from behavioral disorders may benefit from living on a gluten free diet as it may suppress the symptoms that they suffer from. Specifically, exercising a gluten free diet has been rumored to have positive affects in children who suffer from autism- spectrum disorder. This idea became more known after a research study from Iran was published in 2016. This study showed that a gluten free diet may be effective in controlling gastrointestinal symptoms as well as autism spectrum disorder symptoms. In order to expand on the research that has already been done and to provide more in-depth research into this matter a study will be completed specifically on whether the extraction of gluten from one’s diet can benefit in reducing their symptoms.
Qualified Participants Must:
• 1) Take a pretest prior to starting the experimentation process in order to determine your symptom severity before the experimentation process begins.
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2) Extract all gluten foods from your diet for a total of 10 consecutive days.
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3) Take a post test post in order to determine your symptom severity after the experiment has ended.