In 1943, "autism" first had a name in the human world. It was not until 2007 that the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution designating April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day.
Autism, an early-onset neurodevelopmental disorder, usually appears in early childhood. The condition is characterized by severe impairment of social interaction and communication skills, as well as repetitive behavior and narrow interests. Many children with autism may exhibit anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and autistic manic behavior, and cannot understand social and emotional information as normal people, and cannot communicate and connect with others.
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Is autism innate? What are the causes of autism?
At present, research shows that autism is the result of a combination of genetic and environmental factors, not just innate.
First, genetic factors are considered one of the main causes of autism. Studies have shown that family members of people with autism are more likely to have similar symptoms than the normal population. In addition, researchers have identified a number of genetic mutations associated with autism. For example, some genetic mutations are associated with the development of neurons, while others may affect aspects such as social skills, cognitive actions, and language ability.
Secondly, environmental factors can also influence the occurrence of autism. Environmental factors include maternal exposure to chemicals during pregnancy, infectious diseases, and abnormal fetal development. In addition, early children's diet, living environment, parental relationship and other factors may affect the development of children's nervous system, resulting in the occurrence of autism.
Clinically, many autistic patients are multifactorial, including genetic and environmental factors. Therefore, researchers are actively exploring the interaction between these factors to better understand etiology and pathophysiological mechanisms.
In conclusion, the causes of autism are a complex issue. More research is needed to find out how these factors relate to each other and thus provide better options for autism prevention and treatment.