> I don't think I've ever heard of a blood test for a mental disorder
Autism, and all the other pseudo-mental disorders, have always had underlying physiological considerations. It is a mistake to treat people with these diagnoses as having a 'chronic' condition that can't be cured.
For example, cortisol deficiency has been associated with psychosis [0] since the 1950's [1], but the mental health industry has been treating this condition with awful palliative drugs since they were approved by the FDA (also in the 1950's).
Traditionally the diagnosis of autism has been based on an assessment of symptoms. It was assumed that the symptoms are related to the child having inherited "bad genes". There is no cure for "bad genes", so palliative therapy was thought appropriate. This study basically confirms that Autism has metabolic considerations, which can be addressed with appropriate interventions.
Autism, and all the other pseudo-mental disorders, have always had underlying physiological considerations. It is a mistake to treat people with these diagnoses as having a 'chronic' condition that can't be cured.
For example, cortisol deficiency has been associated with psychosis [0] since the 1950's [1], but the mental health industry has been treating this condition with awful palliative drugs since they were approved by the FDA (also in the 1950's).
Traditionally the diagnosis of autism has been based on an assessment of symptoms. It was assumed that the symptoms are related to the child having inherited "bad genes". There is no cure for "bad genes", so palliative therapy was thought appropriate. This study basically confirms that Autism has metabolic considerations, which can be addressed with appropriate interventions.
[0] https://psychcentral.com/news/2016/06/04/low-morning-cortiso...
[1] https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a12775932/sackler-fami...