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There is no proven link between genetics or heredity and Autism, but parents who have one child with Autism have a 20% higher chance of their second having it also.
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∙ 13y agoVery likely. Recent genetic studies have shown there is possibly a genetic component or marker that appears in children with autism and not with children without autism.
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Is autism biological?
Biologial. Autism is neurodevelopmental. There are hereditary and genetic ties to autism.
Do computers cause autism?
Autism in a neurological disorder. Scientific research seems to indicate a strong hereditary factor in autism. No research has concluded that computers contribute to or cause autism.
Can autism be inherited?
The current scientific information says that although they are yet to find the cause of Autism, it may be hereditary. This is due to the increased rate in familys, with someone affected by Autism, having another Autistic family member. It is also incredably common in identical twins for both to have Autism rather then just one. Scientists are currently trying to find what gene, if in fact it is a gene, that is causing Autism.
How do you contract autism?
It is currently unknown how to do this. It would require causing your brain to produce bufotenin instead of serotonin. This is currently illegal, as this would put you guilty of producing a Schedule I substance.
How do you spell Autism ?
autism
What is infantile autism?
Infantile Autism is when a baby or toddler (an Infant) has autism.
What is adult autism?
Basicly, autism is something you are born to have, not something that you could grow into. So, adult autism, means that a child with autism grows up and become an adult with autism. However, if you didn't find out that you have autism until you are an adult, then your autism must be the mild kind on the entire autism spectrum.
Do jedward have autism?
No, Jedward do not have autism.
Does Macy Gray have Autism?
No, Macy Gray does not have autism, although she does shows for autism causes.
Is Autism inherited?
Autism can be inherited from parents with genes for autism. Autism can also be the result of the spontaneous mutation of a gene. It is suspected that a person with the genes for autism might need an environmental factor (in the womb or shortly after birth) to trigger the development of autism.
Does wesley singerman has autism condition?
he does have autism
Can you get autism easily?
No, autism is rare and not contagious.
