Beneficial Bacteria Treatment for Autism

Inclusion Criteria

• •1. Children ages 7-17 years
• •2. Diagnosis of autism per Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)
• •3. Moderate or Severe GI problems ( on the GSRS, a single score of 4 (severe) on any item, or a score of 3 (moderate) on two items, or a score of 2 (mild) or more on any 4 items
• •4. No changes in medications, supplements, diet, therapies, or education in last 3 months, and no intention to change them during clinical trial
• •5. General good physical health aside from gastrointestinal problems
• •6. Cognitive Ability to Provide Informed Assent