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There are a lot of different speculations about why people get autism. Some researchers have theorized that autism is caused by heavy metal buildup in the body, but other evidence has shown that theory to be somewhat shaky and possibly untrue. Other evidence suggests that autism is primarily a genetic disorder. This theory seems to be gaining popularity, and so far no studies have been able to disprove this theory. In fact, there have been several reported cases of parents being diagnosed with asperger's syndrome (a more mild form of autism) after their children have received the same diagnoses.
Well said above and additionally, there is an environmental factor that triggers the genetic predisposition that basically kicks the autism into gear. What the trigger is remains unknown and has been speculated it varies from individual to individual.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoA person doesn't 'get' autism, a person is autistic. Autism is a neurological difference, like skin colour or sex it's something you are born with and a vital part of what defines you as a person. An autistic person is born autistic.
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∙ 8y agoYou don't 'get autism' you are born Autistic.
Autism is a neurological difference so it forms when the brain is formed in the second trimester. Autism is primarily believed to be genetic, with as many as 95% of Autistic people being found to have genetic markers of Autism. Although the specific 'cause' of autism is unknown.
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∙ 8y agoAutism is not a disease, and nor can people 'get' autism.
You are born Autistic, it's a variation in neurology - you're born Autistic just like someone is born neurotypical or someone is born black, it's down to genetics if you're Autistic or not. To compare Autism to a disease is offensive, it would be like calling African-Americans a disease, not okay.
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Hello,
I see you are asking "What are the causes for autism spectrum disorder?"
having an immediate family member who's autistic.
certain genetic mutations.
fragile X syndrome and other genetic disorders.
being born to older parents.
low birth weight.
metabolic imbalances.
exposure to heavy metals and environmental toxins.
maternal history of viral infections.
For more information, you can visit this URL - mentalhealthhelpcenter. com/condition/autism-spectrum-disorder/c/5554
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∙ 13y agoAs there are no current proven causes for autism there is no prevention.
Early intervention in diagnosed cases can prove effective.
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∙ 9y agoYou don't get autism spectrum disorder. Autism is a neurological difference, people are thus born autistic, it's not something that you 'get'.
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∙ 13y agobecause they're either born with or something triggers it 1in 100 of kids are most likely to be born autistic
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∙ 11y agoYou are born with it and you have it all your life.
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Can you form sentence with word spectrum?
Autism is known as a spectrum disorder.
Are autistic children disabled?
Yes, a child can be diagnosed both with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a learning disability too. In fact Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is considered a 'cousin' to Autism Spectrum Disorder and is often comorbid with Autism.
How many strains of autism are there?
Autism isn't a disease or a virus, thus there are no strains of autism. Autism is just autism, it was previously split up into Autism Spectrum Disorder (Classic Autism), Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), childhood disintegrative disorder, and Rett Syndrome - now all are merged under the Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis.
Is Autism a personality or a disorder?
Autism is considered to be a disorder - thus why it's called Autism Spectrum Disorder. Autism is certainly not a personality, all Autistic people have vastly different personalities.
Is OCD a symptom of autism spectrum disorders?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is not a symptom of autism spectrum disorders. However, people with autism spectrum disorders can exhibit behaviors that appear similar to OCD, without having OCD. Also, people with an autism spectrum disorder can have OCD as a comorbid condition.
What is aids autism?
Autism spectrum disorder and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development.
What is the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder now?
1 in 100 of the population have autistic spectrum disorder. 0.2% are female, and 1.8% are male.
Is Asperger's Syndrome more common in twins?
I have not seen any studies on whether twins are more likely to have an autism spectrum disorder than single-birth children. It is possible that no one has done research on this. If one identical twin has an autism spectrum disorder, there is approximately a 90% chance that the other identical twin will. They might not have the same autism spectrum disorder or they might have the same disorder at different levels of severity. Many studies show the chance that they both have it if one twin does as somewhere between 82% and 97%. If the twins are fraternal (non-identical) twins and one has an autism spectrum disorder, the other has about the same chance of having an autism spectrum disorder as non-twin siblings do, which is greater than the chance of having an autism spectrum disorder in a family that does not have any history of it.
Can someone have more than one autism spectrum disorder?
No. The descriptions of the autism spectrum disorders are such that you cannot have more than one. However, with more information, the diagnosis might change from one autism spectrum disorder to another. A person with an autism spectrum disorder can have other conditions or disorders, such as ADHD, epilepsy, or bipolar disorder.
What is an autistic?
Someone who is born on the autism spectrum/has autism spectrum disorder/is autistic. Often used in an offensive manner towards autistic people.
What is PDD?
PDD is an acronym for pervasive developmental disability, which is a description of a type of developmental disorder. It means the same as autism spectrum disorder. It encompasses five conditions: autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and PDD-Not Otherwise Specified. See the related question below "What are autism spectrum disorders?" for more details.
Is nonverbal learning disabilites on the autism spectrum?
Non-verbal learning disability/disorder is not technically on the autism spectrum list, however some theorize that it is a form of autism. Some also speculate that NVLD (or NLD) and Asperger Syndrome are not only closely related but may be the same disorder.
