Causes Of Autism
Statistics show that 1-2 of every thousand people have autism and it is more prevalent in boys than girls. It currently affects a reported 1.5 million children and adults within the United States. The affected persons range from having a mild form to severe cases.
The exact cause of autism is yet to be determined. What we do know is that it is due to a disorder within the function of the brain, but the cause is still not known. This is likely due to each case being somewhat different with regards to various aspects of the brain having the abnormality.
Medical researches state that the abnormality can be genetic, which means it can be hereditary and passed down from parent to child. Other factors being looked into are exposure to toxins due to the environment. It's also been reported that issues arising with pregnancy can also be a factor.
Being diagnosed with Autism, increases your risk of having issues with seizures, tumors along with the possibility of a mental disorder. German measles has also been associated with autism. As more tests continue to take place regarding Autism researchers anticipate that they will be able to narrow the gene or genes that trigger the disorder and one day hopefully be able to limit it.