Targeted Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction Analysis of Gut Microbiota and Its Association With Feeding and Mealtime Behavior and Intestinal Permeability in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Background Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and feeding and mealtime problems are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is important to note that the gut microbiome is a hypothesized mechanism of action, but it is not yet known if specific bacterial profiles and markers of intestinal barrier function...