why are so many children being diognosed with autisum lately? Is it enviromental or something else?

Answer 1

I saw a 60 minutes deal on this subject. There is mercury in vaccinations. More vaccinations nowadays. More mercury=Mercury poisoning=Autism

Answer 2

I think it may be that there has been a rise in understanding about the condition and children that may have been misdiagnosed as something else (ADHD or Aspergers or something) are now being more correctly diagnosed as Autistic.

However, that is just speculation, I don't really know what causes autism so perhaps there has been some sort of increase in radiation or something

edit: also to be fair, Autism isn't like ADHD or clinical depression or something, you don't ever "snap out of it" so saying the increase is the result of "lazy diagnosing" seems a little severe

Answer 3

Part of the reason is that our diagnostic techniques have improved over the years, and early diagnosis of mental or physical handicap is being encouraged.

The other reason is late child-bearing. More and more men and women are raising families in their mid to late 30's. The safe biological age for a woman to conceive is generally 35 and under. Later conception does carry with it risks.

However, scientists are still unable to isolate the gene that causes autism so it is not determined if it is hereditory or environmental.

Answer 4

Not sure that it is that more are being diagnosed as it is that they are being recognized. I wrote a school paper on the subject back in the early 80's because I was intrigued by it. No one truly knows what causes Autism one can only speculate but modern medicine has come a long way since the early 80's. We don't lock them up and hide them from society.We try and treat them and give them a normal life .

Answer 5

Scientists aren’t certain what causes autism, but it’s likely that both genetics and environment play a role studies suggest that people with autism have abnormal levels of serotonin or other neurotransmitters in the brain. studies strongly suggest that some people have a genetic predisposition to autism. In families with one autistic child, the risk of having a second child with the disorder is approximately 5 percent, or one in 20.

Answer 6

more awareness of symptoms, and also its easier to say the child is autistic then to really research the problem.