Dietary Interventions in Autism: A Critical Appraisal and Commentary on Systematic Review Findings

Woods, Sharleen, Doherty, Alison orcid iconORCID: 0000-0003-3593-8069 and Hill, James Edward orcid iconORCID: 0000-0003-1430-6927 (2024) Dietary Interventions in Autism: A Critical Appraisal and Commentary on Systematic Review Findings. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 20 (4). ISSN 1747-0307

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2024.0035

Abstract

An estimated 1% of the global population is believed to be autistic. Clinical focus is often on interventions that target social functioning, sensory processing and communication. Dietary interventions are often explored as a means of targeting these core symptoms. However, research findings are often inconclusive due to small sample sizes. This commentary critically examines a meta-analysis focused on dietary interventions - including omega-3, vitamins, and other supplements - in the treatment of autism. It evaluates the study's findings and contextualizes their implications for neurological nursing practice.


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