申請者らは、自閉症傾向には、アレルギー症・栄養摂取状態・生活習慣が密接に関連しているとの仮説のもと、研究を進めてきた。研究の結果、3-6歳児において自閉症傾向とアトピー性皮膚炎との間に関連があること、小学校低学年児において、栄養不足が自閉症傾向の有無と関連することが示された。本研究の成果を生かし、自閉症傾向をより早期かつ確実に発見するための指標の開発につなげていく。
We proceeded the study based on the hypothesized that there is relation among autism Spectrum features, allergic symptoms, nutritional intake, and lifestyle. As the result, it was indicated that autism spectrum features are associated with higher prevalence of eczema symptoms in the children aged 3 to 6 years. In addition, we found out the relation between autism spectrum features and the malnutrition in the children of lower grades of primary school. Based on the results, we will develop the new screening tool for early and reliable detection of autism spectrum features.