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Autism Spectrum Disorders Theories of Cause

Autism Spectrum Disorders Theories of Cause

Many theories of cause for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have been proposed ranging from the use of thimerosal and MMR vaccine to poor parenting. Latest research found that genetic factors play a prominent role in the causes for ASD. Recent neuroimaging studies have shown that a contributing cause for autism may be abnormal brain development beginning in the infant's first months.

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Tiny, Spontaneous Gene Mutations May Boost Autism Risk

Tiny gene mutations, each individually rare, pose more risk for autism than had been previously thought, suggests a ...

Source: National Institute of Mental Health
What Causes Autism?

There is no known single cause for autism, but it is generally accepted that it is caused by abnormalities in brain ...

Source: Autism Society
Fever May Cause Temporary Changes in Autism Symptoms

Providing some interesting and possibly hopeful findings for parents of children with autism, a recent study shows that ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation
Study: Thimerosal in Vaccines Doesn't Negatively Affect the Brain

A decade ago, most moms and dads probably didn't know what was in their kids' vaccines. But one particular ingredient, ...

Source: The Nemours Foundation

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Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
TV Drama Reignites Autism-Vaccine Controversy

Source: The Nemours Foundation
Growing Up Together

Source: Autism Society
Can Diet Affect Autism?

Source: Education.com
Autism and the Environment

Source: Autism Society
Growing Up Together: Teens With Autism

Source: Autism Society
Is Autism on the Rise?

Source: Education.com
What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorders?

Source: Pearson Allyn Bacon Prentice Hall
Brain's Fear Center Likely Shrinks in Autism's Most Severely Socially Impaired

Source: National Institute of Mental Health
The Vaccine Debate

Source: Education.com

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