Autism Causes

Autism is a complex developmental disorder in children. Symptoms that appear are the disturbances in the areas of development: development of two-way interaction, the development of reciprocal interaction, and behavior development.

Until now, the certainty of autism has not been solved. In the United States, comparison of children with autism with normal 1:150, while in England 1:100. The scientists say autism due to a combination of various factors, including genetic factors triggered by environmental factors. Here are the factors that allegedly trigger autism is still mysterious.

There is strong evidence of the changes in the gene contribute to the occurrence of autism. According to the National Institutes of Health, a family who has one child with autism has a 10-20 times greater chance to give birth to children with autism as well.

2. Pesticide

High pesticide exposure is also associated with the occurrence of autism. 3. Drugs

Babies who are exposed to certain drugs while in the womb have a greater risk of autism. These drugs include valproic and thalidomide. Meanwhile, valproic acid is a drug used for patients with mood disorders and bipolar disorder.

4. Age parent

The study, published in 2010 found that women aged 40 years had a 50 percent risk of having a child with autism compared with women aged 20-29 years.

5. Brain development
The imbalance of neurotransmitters, like dopamine and serotonin, the brain also associated with autism.