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Yes, severe lead poisoning can cause brain damage which can lead to autistic-like symptoms. Autism being classified as a disorder or syndrome, all that is needed to obtain a diagnosis is to exhibit the symptoms. In this way, brain damage can lead to autism, and, indirectly, what ever caused the brain damage becomes the root cause of the autism.

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