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If anything, autism is neurogenetic, but no one knows whether or not, autism is based on a faulty gene. Most theories about causes of the ailment are about environmental factors; particularly vaccines (which contain Mercury a highly neurotoxic element). Despite "Rett Syndrome" (which isn't a true form of autism), it doesn't characterize any visible mutations of the body. It could be that the way someone's genes are built and organized, can make the person prone do neurological damage from vaccines or other toxins.
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Why is autism considered a genetic disorder?
Autism is considered to be a genetic disorder because it is caused by a persons genes. It's linked to a number of individual genes and genetic mutations.
Is aspergers a dominant or a recessive?
No. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder
What category of genetic disorder is huntingtons disease?
Autosomal Dominant
What if you have a child and you have a minor case of autism will the child get the genetic disorder aswell?
There's no such thing as a 'minor case of autism', you're either Autistic or you're not. If you are Autistic it is more likely that your children will be Autistic too as it is genetic.
Does sickness effect autistic people?
Autism is not a sickness. Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. It is a condition with a genetic component that affects the way the brain works.
Is autism a true disorder or simply a difference?
Autism is a true disorder
What are symptoms of the genetic disorder HHT?
The symptoms of the genetic disorder HHT are developmental delays, birth defects, an abnormally small brain or head, growth problems. In some cases, children were misdiagnosed cerebral palsy or autism.
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.
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.
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.
Is autism a religion?
No! Autism is a disorder that effects the brain.
Is autism biological?
Biologial. Autism is neurodevelopmental. There are hereditary and genetic ties to autism.
