Autistic Individuals Face Higher Risk of Parkinson's-Like Symptoms and Other Health Disorders
A new study published in Molecular Autism reveals that adults with autism report higher rates of various non-communicable medical conditions across all major organ systems compared to non-autistic individuals. The research, which involved over 2,300 participants, found that autistic individuals are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from gastrointestinal, rheumatological, neurological, and renal/hepatic conditions. The study highlights the complex health needs of autistic people but also notes limitations such as the self-reported nature of the data and potential sample bias.
