Autistic spectrum disorder

Genetic factors play a big role in causing autism spectrum disorder, but researchers suspect environment is also involved. Autism is complex, and no two autistic people are the same. Because of this, researchers believe there are probably many causes of autism, including genetic and environmental factors. So far, some Many autistic people view autism as part of their identity — not as a condition to be treated or prevented. So, some people are now Some autistic people and advocates suggest research and resources that Many experts believe genes play the biggest role in causing autism. A While research suggests that many autistic people have small mutations in a lot of their genes, it’s not always clear how big of a role these mutations play. In fact, many autistic people For example, some mutations or combinations of mutations could: • play a role in causing certain behaviors • contribute to whether someone needs minimal or significant support • increase a person’s chances of having autism Other genetic factors that could increase someone’s chances of developing autism include: • assigned male at birth • having an autistic sibling • a chromosomal condition like Because we tend to have more control over environmental factors, So far, • the fetus is exposed to air pollution or certain pesticides before birth • the pregnant parent has diabetes or another immune system disorder • the baby is born before 36 weeks old • there were birth complications like the baby was breech, in ...

Genetic factors play a big role in causing autism spectrum disorder, but researchers suspect environment is also involved. Autism is complex, and no two autistic people are the same. Because of this, researchers believe there are probably many causes of autism, including genetic and environmental factors. So far, some Many autistic people view autism as part of their identity — not as a condition to be treated or prevented. So, some people are now Some autistic people and advocates suggest research and resources that Many experts believe genes play the biggest role in causing autism. A While research suggests that many autistic people have small mutations in a lot of their genes, it’s not always clear how big of a role these mutations play. In fact, many autistic people For example, some mutations or combinations of mutations could: • play a role in causing certain behaviors • contribute to whether someone needs minimal or significant support • increase a person’s chances of having autism Other genetic factors that could increase someone’s chances of developing autism include: • assigned male at birth • having an autistic sibling • a chromosomal condition like Because we tend to have more control over environmental factors, So far, • the fetus is exposed to air pollution or certain pesticides before birth • the pregnant parent has diabetes or another immune system disorder • the baby is born before 36 weeks old • there were birth complications like the baby was breech, in ...

Genetic factors play a big role in causing autism spectrum disorder, but researchers suspect environment is also involved. Autism is complex, and no two autistic people are the same. Because of this, researchers believe there are probably many causes of autism, including genetic and environmental factors. So far, some Many autistic people view autism as part of their identity — not as a condition to be treated or prevented. So, some people are now Some autistic people and advocates suggest research and resources that Many experts believe genes play the biggest role in causing autism. A While research suggests that many autistic people have small mutations in a lot of their genes, it’s not always clear how big of a role these mutations play. In fact, many autistic people For example, some mutations or combinations of mutations could: • play a role in causing certain behaviors • contribute to whether someone needs minimal or significant support • increase a person’s chances of having autism Other genetic factors that could increase someone’s chances of developing autism include: • assigned male at birth • having an autistic sibling • a chromosomal condition like Because we tend to have more control over environmental factors, So far, • the fetus is exposed to air pollution or certain pesticides before birth • the pregnant parent has diabetes or another immune system disorder • the baby is born before 36 weeks old • there were birth complications like the baby was breech, in ...

Genetic factors play a big role in causing autism spectrum disorder, but researchers suspect environment is also involved. Autism is complex, and no two autistic people are the same. Because of this, researchers believe there are probably many causes of autism, including genetic and environmental factors. So far, some Many autistic people view autism as part of their identity — not as a condition to be treated or prevented. So, some people are now Some autistic people and advocates suggest research and resources that Many experts believe genes play the biggest role in causing autism. A While research suggests that many autistic people have small mutations in a lot of their genes, it’s not always clear how big of a role these mutations play. In fact, many autistic people For example, some mutations or combinations of mutations could: • play a role in causing certain behaviors • contribute to whether someone needs minimal or significant support • increase a person’s chances of having autism Other genetic factors that could increase someone’s chances of developing autism include: • assigned male at birth • having an autistic sibling • a chromosomal condition like Because we tend to have more control over environmental factors, So far, • the fetus is exposed to air pollution or certain pesticides before birth • the pregnant parent has diabetes or another immune system disorder • the baby is born before 36 weeks old • there were birth complications like the baby was breech, in ...

Genetic factors play a big role in causing autism spectrum disorder, but researchers suspect environment is also involved. Autism is complex, and no two autistic people are the same. Because of this, researchers believe there are probably many causes of autism, including genetic and environmental factors. So far, some Many autistic people view autism as part of their identity — not as a condition to be treated or prevented. So, some people are now Some autistic people and advocates suggest research and resources that Many experts believe genes play the biggest role in causing autism. A While research suggests that many autistic people have small mutations in a lot of their genes, it’s not always clear how big of a role these mutations play. In fact, many autistic people For example, some mutations or combinations of mutations could: • play a role in causing certain behaviors • contribute to whether someone needs minimal or significant support • increase a person’s chances of having autism Other genetic factors that could increase someone’s chances of developing autism include: • assigned male at birth • having an autistic sibling • a chromosomal condition like Because we tend to have more control over environmental factors, So far, • the fetus is exposed to air pollution or certain pesticides before birth • the pregnant parent has diabetes or another immune system disorder • the baby is born before 36 weeks old • there were birth complications like the baby was breech, in ...

Genetic factors play a big role in causing autism spectrum disorder, but researchers suspect environment is also involved. Autism is complex, and no two autistic people are the same. Because of this, researchers believe there are probably many causes of autism, including genetic and environmental factors. So far, some Many autistic people view autism as part of their identity — not as a condition to be treated or prevented. So, some people are now Some autistic people and advocates suggest research and resources that Many experts believe genes play the biggest role in causing autism. A While research suggests that many autistic people have small mutations in a lot of their genes, it’s not always clear how big of a role these mutations play. In fact, many autistic people For example, some mutations or combinations of mutations could: • play a role in causing certain behaviors • contribute to whether someone needs minimal or significant support • increase a person’s chances of having autism Other genetic factors that could increase someone’s chances of developing autism include: • assigned male at birth • having an autistic sibling • a chromosomal condition like Because we tend to have more control over environmental factors, So far, • the fetus is exposed to air pollution or certain pesticides before birth • the pregnant parent has diabetes or another immune system disorder • the baby is born before 36 weeks old • there were birth complications like the baby was breech, in ...