Oral Administration of Probiotic Improves Social Behaviors in Autistic Children and May Modulate

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impairments in social interaction, deficits in communication and the presence of restricted and repetitive behaviours. Despite its high prevalence and impact on affected individuals and their families, treatments that effectively improve the core symptoms of ASD remain elusive. Thus, the development of novel therapeutic strategies is an urgent priority. The gut-microbiota-brain axis is emerging as a potential new th