Autism

WHAT IS IT?

• Autism is a genetic disorder that affects brain development.
• These disorders are characterized in different ways (listed below)
• Social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors.
• Mothers exposed to too much air pollution and pesticides 
• Mothers exposed to too much air pollution and pesticides are at more risk 
• Mothers exposed to too much air pollution and high levels of pesticidesay

WHAT CAUSES AUTISM?

• There is not one cause of autism just as there's not one type of autism.
• Most cases are caused by a combination of autism risk genes and environmental factors.
• Mothers exposed to high levels of pesticides and air pollution 
• There are a number of rare gene changes, or mutations, associated with it.
• Researchers have identified over 100 autism risk genes.

What are the Symptoms?

• The signs and symptoms vary widely.
• Every child on the spectrum has issues at a certain degree in each area:
• Communication, Relating to others/ Environment, Thinking/behaving flexibly.
• Basically, just watch your child and monitor their behavior.

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