Module 67
GI-Behavior Correlation Diary
Track gut symptoms alongside behavior to find patterns
GI-Behavior Correlation Diary
46-84% of autistic children have GI problems, and gut distress often correlates directly with behavioral flare-ups. Use this diary for 2 weeks to identify patterns your doctor may not ask about.
Daily Tracking
| Date | Bristol Scale (1-7) | Abdominal Pain (Y/N) | Bloating (Y/N) | Irritability (1-10) | Rigidity (1-10) | Sleep Quality (1-10) |
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Bristol Stool Scale Reference
| Type | Description | Indicates |
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| 1 | Separate hard lumps | Severe constipation |
| 2 | Lumpy, sausage-shaped | Mild constipation |
| 3 | Sausage with cracks | Normal |
| 4 | Smooth, soft sausage | Normal (ideal) |
| 5 | Soft blobs with edges | Lacking fiber |
| 6 | Mushy, fluffy pieces | Mild diarrhea |
| 7 | Entirely liquid | Severe diarrhea |
Pattern Recognition
Look for patterns: Do high-irritability days follow constipation or diarrhea days? Does bloating predict next-day behavioral rigidity? These patterns guide intervention.
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