It is interesting to theorize about the cause(s) of autism. For me I've often wondered not only about the sex differences for the disease, most autistics being male as the article mentions, but also the large number of autistics reporting severe stomach problems. There is also some believing autism could be connected with chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.
I have an IBD stomach condition. That is my interest with autism and stomach disorders. IBD conditions are mostly a female problem. Some males develop IBD conditions but it is a rarer diagnosis. With IBD diseases not only can the stomach be upset, but a large number with IBD conditions experience chronic fatigue and mental fatigue. Some say chronic fatigue is the top complaint for IBD conditions, but opinions vary on that.
So I've often wondered if autism, IBD conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, could be developing from the same source, possibly in the intestinal digestive system, but preventing differently in the sexes, and differently per individual. Just a guess.
I have an IBD stomach condition. That is my interest with autism and stomach disorders. IBD conditions are mostly a female problem. Some males develop IBD conditions but it is a rarer diagnosis. With IBD diseases not only can the stomach be upset, but a large number with IBD conditions experience chronic fatigue and mental fatigue. Some say chronic fatigue is the top complaint for IBD conditions, but opinions vary on that.
So I've often wondered if autism, IBD conditions, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, could be developing from the same source, possibly in the intestinal digestive system, but preventing differently in the sexes, and differently per individual. Just a guess.