480- The Gut-Brain Axis and the Development of Autism

ADHD Experts Podcast

ADDitude

Hallowell, Adhd, Mental Health, 504, Add, Iep, Deficit, Additude, Medication, Disorder, Attention, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 22 November 2023

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

James Morton, Ph.D., presents research on the gut-brain axis that's shedding light on the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and describes current efforts in developing microbiome-based therapies.

Free Resources on the Human Microbiome and Autism:

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Attention Deficit Disorder Expert Podcast Series by Attitude magazine. Hi everyone I'm Carol Fleck and on behalf of the attitude team I'm pleased to
0:19.7	welcome you to today's ADHD expert's presentation titled the Gut Brain Access and the
0:26.5	development of autism. Leading today's presentation is Dr. James Morton.
0:31.6	Dr.
0:33.4	Morton is an independent consultant specializing in biostatistics and bioinformatics.
0:39.5	He previously served as an investigator at the unique as at the
0:43.3	Eunice you miss, excuse me, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of
0:49.0	Child Health and Human Development and as an associate research scientist and research fellow at the Flat Iron
0:56.0	Institute of the Simon's Foundation.
0:58.8	He is the CEO of Gutzi Analytics. The exact cause of autism remains unknown. However, scientists are
1:07.3	learning more about the gut brain connection and how imbalances in the gut microbiota can potentially lead to a range of disorders,
1:16.4	mental health issues, and neurological conditions,
1:19.6	including autism, depression, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease.
1:25.0	Today, we'll explain what the gut microbiome is,
1:29.0	its role in the potential development of autism, what emerging research may tell us,
1:35.0	and possible treatment approaches in the future.
1:38.0	We'd like to begin today's webinar by asking this poll question to our live audience.
1:44.0	Have you observed an association between you or your child's diet and
1:49.0	problematic behavioral patterns?
1:51.0	Please select your answers and comment in the text box under the video
1:55.9	player to tell us more.
1:58.5	For answers to common webinar questions about slides, transcripts, and certificates of attendance,
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