Autism and celiac disease

These authors from the Child Neurology and Psychiatry Unit, Department of Neurological Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy comment on the association of autism with celiac disease in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders: "In conclusion, our data suggest that, within the context of research, the screening for CD [celiac disease] is recommended in all children with autism, even if no gastrointestinal symptoms are present."