You may have heard that an older mom's age may influence her child's risk for autism, but babies born to teen moms and older dads may also be at risk.

Caring for a child with autism comes with struggles, and many parents may find that stomach problems in kids may be part of those struggles.

Iron deficiency has been associated with autism in past studies, such as one published in Pediatrics in 2012. And children of mothers who have too little iron during pregnancy may also have a higher risk of getting this condition.