Association between dietary quality and executive functions in school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder

This 2018 paper discusses the increasingly popular use of dietary and nutritional treatments in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Since the safety and effectiveness of such therapies have not been confirmed yet, this article reviews the current evidence. Treatments such as the few foods diet, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), […]

This 2020 paper enhances our understanding on the effects of diet and specific nutrients on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a major neurodevelopmental disorder often featuring impairments in communication and restricted interests or behaviors in childhood and adolescence. This review examined several studies that analyzed the relationship between ASD and diet to provide a comprehensive update […]