Methods of early identification and early intervention for high-risk neonates who otherwise will develop autistic social impairments later in life

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods and kits for assessing a. risk of subject developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The methods can include determining a level of Limosilactobacillusreuteri in a sample from the subject, or receiving results of a test indicating a level of L. reuteri in a. sample from the subject, and determining the risk of developing ASD in the subject, based at least partly on the level of L. reuteri in a sample from the subject.

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