What causes autism?

The exact cause of autism is not clear, as there is not a single factor known as the only confirmed cause of autism, but it is believed that there are risk factors They increase the risk of developing autism, including:

Disorder of the brain and nervous system:

Some researchers believe damage to the amygdala acts as a detector of risk situations, and it may be one of the factors that stimulate the emergence of autism.

Pregnancy and Birth :

There is some evidence that the critical period for the development of autism occurs before, during, and immediately after childbirth when a pregnant woman is exposed to certain drugs or chemicals.

Environmental factors:

Research also shows that certain environmental influences may increase or decrease the risk of autism in people who are genetically predisposed to the disorder

Parents' age:

The advanced age of the mother or father increases the likelihood of a child with autism, as researchers tend to believe that paternity at a later age may increase the risk of autism. Research has shown that children born to men over the age of forty.

Some vaccinations:

There is a flaw in everything related to the relationship between autism and some vaccinations given to children, such as the triple vaccine and other vaccines that contain thimerosal, a preservative that contains a small amount of mercury.

genes:

Most researchers believe that certain genes a child inherits from their parents may make them more susceptible to autism. This is called a genetic predisposition and although scientists are still trying to identify the genes involved, signs of autism may be a feature of some rare genetic syndromes.

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