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Increased risk of infections and illnesses

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Just wondering if anyone has had the experience with their ASD children of increased infections or illnesses. At the moment our boy has the runs and we cant pinpoint it, he has more viral infections than most other children i know.
I read somewhere that ASD kids are more prone to infections, what do you guys think/know?
I read somewhere that ASD kids are more prone to infections, what do you guys think/know?
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I have read alot of information at variuos resources about it. Try to Google infections or Auto immune disorders and Autism Disorders.
My oldest got soooo many ear infection when he was younger and he has always had issues with diarrhea.He also has allergies and asthma.
My youngest has asthma issues and CROUP over and over..and he has severe reflux.