2007-06-11 12:41:49 · 10 answers · asked by Leo S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
There is definately a genetic predisposition with autism. I also think that a traumatic birth can instigate developmental issues. Apparently 60% of kids with aspergers experienced a traumatic birth - mine included.
Have a look at this site of world renowned expert Dr Tony Attwood :
http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/
2007-06-11 14:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by bugalug_hills 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that there is a genetic link to Autism. Environmental conditions are the trigger of the signs of autism.
Most of the students that I have encountered that are on the Autism spectrum have experienced traumatic birth.
I also don't think we will know the exact cause for some time, as awareness rises so do the number of diagnosed cases. Autism is taking the same path as dyslexia. More awareness=more cases.
2007-06-11 16:59:00 · answer #2 · answered by Labradorables Rock! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autism is definitely a genetic defect, and is NOT caused by poor communication with the parents. Although that may cause a child to be shy and lower in everyday intelligence and social skills, that is not autism. If such a neglected child is rescued soon enough, the shyness and the deficits in social skills and everyday intelligence can be corrected in a fairly straightforward manner. This is not the case with autism, which requires intensive, specialized training, and it is never completely overcome.
2007-06-11 12:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Autism is a Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD). Click on the following link to find out more.
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_whatis_home
2007-06-12 03:34:34 · answer #4 · answered by forestevergreen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Genetics, I have Asperger's, a form of autism, and have an autistic cousin.
2007-06-12 01:44:41 · answer #5 · answered by Me Encanta Espanol 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A combination of things. Hormones and antibiotics that our food and milk is full of, too much TV exposure to developing brains, possible genetic disposition, possible over vaccination. I don't think any one thing is the culprit in any one case. A combination of environmental and genetic factors.
2007-06-11 12:51:00 · answer #6 · answered by wyllow 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In my daughter's case it was brain damage from hypoxia, medicines, and other insults from her five-month stay in the NICU after birth. It all fried her brain.
2007-06-13 11:46:08 · answer #7 · answered by ASD & DYS Mum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe genetics
maybe some slight brain damage before birth
2007-06-11 17:38:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when you get this one shot, i can't remember the name but many doctors think this is the cause.
2007-06-11 15:29:55 · answer #9 · answered by Me :) 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Genetics, or lack of communication between parent(s) and the child at their early development stages.
2007-06-11 12:47:52 · answer #10 · answered by judygarland 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋