Oregon Health & Science University scientists hope to start searching this fall for health problems common in autistic children, part of a national effort led by a Lake Oswego group.
The Autism Treatment Network unites six health centers, including OHSU and the University of Washington, whose scientists will test ideas about autism-related diseases. The network not only wants to estimate how common such problems are, but also to create standards for treating autistic children nationwide.
Some doctors contend that treating medical problems may let autistic people lead more normal lives. They suspect that discomfort from other illnesses keeps some autistic children from focusing on education and behavioral therapy, the main treatments for autism.
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