Geraldine Leader

Dr. Geraldine Leader

Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, University Road, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland

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Academic Career Length

31Years (1996-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 March 2015 in Research in Developmental Disabilities
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SSStacy Clifford Simplican
Stacy Clifford Simplican
GLGeraldine Leader
Geraldine Leader
JKJohn Kosciulek
John Kosciulek
MLMichael Leahy
Michael Leahy

24 December 2014 in Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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JCJune L. Chen
June L. Chen
GLGeraldine Leader
Geraldine Leader
CSConnie Sung
Connie Sung
MLMichael Leahy
Michael Leahy

1 December 2013 in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
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AMArlene Mannion
Arlene Mannion
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Geraldine Leader

1 April 2009 in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders
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OMOlivia Murphy
Olivia Murphy
OHOlive Healy
Olive Healy
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Geraldine Leader

18 January 2020 in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
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Geraldine Leader
ETElaine Tuohy
Elaine Tuohy
JCJune L. Chen
June L. Chen
AMArlene Mannion
Arlene Mannion
SGShawn P. Gilroy
Shawn P. Gilroy

1 April 2022 in Nutrients
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Geraldine Leader
CACathal Abberton
Cathal Abberton
SCStephen Cunningham
Stephen Cunningham
KGKatie Gilmartin
Katie Gilmartin
MGMargo Grudzien
Margo Grudzien
AMArlene Mannion
Arlene Mannion
This systematic review aims to offer an updated understanding of the relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents. The databases PsycINFO, Medline, Cinahl, and ERIC were searched using keywords, and relevant literature was hand-searched. Papers (n = 3319) were systematically screened and deemed eligible if they were empirical studies published in English since 2014 and measured the GIS of individuals with ASD who were under 18 years old. Thirty studies were included in the final review. The study findings were synthesized under eight themes, including the prevalence and nature of GIS and their relationship with developmental regression, language and communication, ASD severity, challenging behavior, comorbid psychopathology, sleep problems, and sensory issues. The review found that GIS were common and that there was contradictory evidence concerning their relationship with co-occurring conditions. It also identified evidence of some causal relationships that support the existence of the gut–immune–brain pathways. Future research needs to use large prospective designs and objective and standardized GIS measurements to provide a nuanced understanding of GIS in the context of ASD.