Autism doesn’t have a single cause, but research points to three main contributing factors :
- Genetics – Studies show that autism often runs in families. Certain genetic variations can affect brain development, increasing the likelihood of autism.
- Prenatal and Early Development Factors – Events during pregnancy, such as advanced parental age, complications during birth, or exposure to certain medications, may influence a child’s risk of developing autism.
- Environmental Influences – While less understood, factors like toxins, infections, or extreme stress during pregnancy may also play a role in how autism develops.
It’s important to remember that autism is not caused by parenting style or vaccines —this is a common myth. Instead, it’s a complex combination of genetic and environmental factors that affects brain development.
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SOURCES:
https://www.cdc.gov/autism/about/index.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352928
https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-causes-autism
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/autism
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-causes-autism
