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Most children (and adults) with autism or ADHD also suffer from digestive issues ranging from constipation and reflux to diarrhea and low vitamin/mineral levels. These issues may seem minor but addressing them through the SCD-DF can play a pivotal role in improving behavior, mood, cognition, and language.
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Research Updates: GI Symptoms & Behavior
Free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern time (US), Wednesday, November 20, 2024 About the speaker: Dr. Bradley Ferguson, PhD is an Assistant Research Professor, MU School of Medicine.
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