Autism Causes
(Also Known As: Atism Causes, Autistic Causes, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Causes, Autistic Spectrum Disorder Causes)
(Reviewed by: Paul Peterson, Licensed Therapist)
What Causes Autism?
Autism can be a complex condition that is caused by a variety of factors such as the following: 3
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Genetics
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Environmental factors (viral infection, pollutants)
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Labor and delivery
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Maternal condition
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Immune system
There are also some risk factors that increase the chance to have autism:
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Gender (boys are higher at risk than girls)
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Family history
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Paternal Age (older father can increase the chance for their child to have autism)
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Medical conditions (such as tuberous sclerosis, x syndrome, Tourette syndrome, epilepsy)
Could You Have Autism?
Autism Topics
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