As April is Autism Awareness Month, we're sharing new research on the relationship between migraine and autism. A study published in Headache shows people with autism are more likely to experience migraine or headache, and symptoms may be more severe. Molly O'Brien breaks it down in this Migraine Minute news update.

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A study published in Headache found that people with autism are more likely to also have headache or migraine than those without autism.

Looking at two data sets, researchers found that headache and migraine severity were increased in people with autism compared to those without.

Also of note, people with autism and migraine were more likely to have had negative experiences in childhood, such as bullying, being a victim of violence, poor health, anxiety, depression, and concussion.

Researchers note that migraine may be underdiagnosed in those living with autism due to communication barriers and that migraine screening may help with earlier diagnosis and treatment in those with autism.