What causes autism? Meghan Costello. ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction,

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What causes autism? Meghan Costello

ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and by restricted, repetitive, or stereotyped behavior. Background

Autism is the most prevalent social, behavioral, and/or communication related disorder.

1 in 50 children are diagnosed with autism every year

Three suspected causes of autism: Vaccines Environmental Aspects Genetics Cause?

~50% genetics ~40% "unknown" ~10% vaccines, environmental, other

s9dY ez7FOi-s9dYhttps:// ez7FOi-s9dY (start at 0:21) Vaccine Controversy

"Environment" refers to anything that is outside of the body. Air Water Minerals Plants Animals Chemicals Environment

Fraternal twins vs. siblings

Genetics is the most commonly speculated cause of autism. Children with autism are evaluated by neurologists to try to find the genetic or medical cause, but more often than not, there is no identifiable causation. Genetics

What do you think?

Vaccines: Innocent Evidence

Environment: Partially Guilty Genetics: Partially Guilty Evidence

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