Causes of autism

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder, has been a disorder that has been around for many generations, and has been classified as a “disease” by some scholars and doctors, but that is not the case. It is classified as a symptom of abnormal development in a pre-developed brain. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by very impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and a sort of repetitive behavior that exists. Since there are many children…

Autism is very common in today’s world per The National Epidemiologic Database for the Study of Autism, autism rates have increased from 39 to 204% worldwide. Parents are worried because the percentage of autism cases has been going up. Experts in the field are wondering if these children have been incorrectly diagnosed. This disorder can’t be cured, treatment may help for years or be lifelong. Medical diagnosis is very important. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the…

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a set of diseases that affect the human mind and body in similar ways. The symptoms of each of the diseases within the spectrum causes a “significant disturbance” to the person affected. These disturbances can be cognitive, psychological, or related to any process that contributes to the mental functions of the patient. The diagnoses include, but are not limited to: Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, Persuasive Developmental Disorders, Childhood…

immunization cause autism in kids? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. Children in the Autism spectrum often communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other children. The cognitive thinking of a child within the ASD spectrum can range from gifted to severely challenged. Many people think their is a correlation between children being diagnosed with Autism and…

The Cause of Autism is Not Known It appears far more likely that they have not been able to identify a medical or environmental cause(s) for autism. There is no evidence that research over the past forty years has been directed at identifying the cause for autism or finding a cure. Obviously, what you don't look for you won't find! I believe the cause has been known for many years. To identify the cause would lead to prediction and over time, prevention. 2. Autism is a Medical Problem Autism is…

The idea that vaccines cause autism has been a hot topic of choice for many years. There is an equal amount of data that shows vaccines are the cause for autism and that vaccines do not cause autism, so which side is right and which is wrong? Vaccines linking to autism will be explored through the composition of said vaccines, other factors believed to cause autism, and how scientists will approach the rise of cases. It is believed that the whole vaccine itself causes autism, but in actuality,…

Despite the influx of information regarding the causes of autism, and whether it is genetic or environmental (Nature versus nurture) autism is still widely debated. First I 'm going to discuss what nature versus nurture is, and its findings toward autism research. Following this I will also explain Twin Studies are, and their significance towards the research of autism. Last but not least I will give my opinion on the subject matter, and where I believe autism lies in this debate of nature…

MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine causes autism has caused unnecessary pain and death for almost twenty years, and will likely continue to do so for as long as the true cause of autism is a mystery. In 1998, the publication of Dr. Andrew Wakefield's paper in the esteemed Lancet medical journal caused widespread backlash from the scientific community for its conclusion that the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine administered during early childhood caused autism.…

controversy of vaccinations causing autism. Throughout the 1980s, autism sky rocketed with unnatural signs. Many children were developing normally, until the age of 18 months. As signs of autism started showing, more rapidly. Numerous parents, began to find reasons to blame the government, as rumors spread worldwide about the association of vaccines to autism. Researchers started to contribute their theories to the controversy; connecting the dots between vaccinations and autism. As countless…

people who haven’t researched Autism Spectrum Disorder only know of the odd behavior that is caused by it. Chantel Sicile-Kira says, “In the past, nonverbal children with autism were considered mentally retarded, and those who had difficulties in communication were considered intellectually slow.” Some have found it interesting that, autism is a disorder that evolves during the developmental stages of a child’s life (Dupler). The focus of this research is to find how Autism effects the…