Celiac Disease Presenting as Autism

This interesting paper published recently in the Journal of Child Neurology describes a case that is representative of others reported. "After initial investigation suggested underlying celiac disease and varied nutrient deficiencies, a gluten-free diet was instituted along with dietary and supplemental measures to secure nutritional sufficiency. The patient’s gastrointestinal symptoms rapidly resolved, and signs and symptoms suggestive of autism progressively abated." They further conclude with a comment that I am compelled to agree with: "It is recommended that all children with neurodevelopmental problems be assessed for nutritional deficiency and malabsorption syndromes." Our advanced gastrointestinal and gluten gene sensitivity tests are serving this purpose well.