Webinar: Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in Autism
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Calliope Holingue discusses gastrointestinal symptoms in autism and how to help manage them.
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Our ‘genes’ page provides short, easy-to-understand descriptions of genes linked to autism. Under ‘research’, you’ll find the latest updates from SPARK and other autism studies. In our ‘stories’ section, families, scientists and others share their journeys. In our monthly webinars, speakers from the autism community provide useful information for families and people with autism. All are welcome–invitation links are issued in our monthly newsletter. If you have suggestions for webinar topics, please email us at webinars@sparkforautism.org.
In this recorded webinar, Dr. Calliope Holingue discusses gastrointestinal symptoms in autism and how to help manage them.
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