Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological condition that affects brain development, leading to social communication and behavioral differences. Its causes include a mix of genetic and environmental factors, with no single origin. Risk factors like advanced parental age and pregnancy complications may elevate autism likelihood, but they do not guarantee it. Awareness and diagnostic improvements have led to a stark rise in diagnoses, from 1 in 1,000 in the 90s to 1 in 31 today, highlighting the importance of better understanding and support for families.
Autism is a difference in how someone's brain works that shapes how they interact with the world, affecting social communication and behavior.
There is no single known cause of autism; it is complex and likely influenced by genetic and environmental factors.
The increase in autism diagnoses is largely due to greater awareness and improved screening, not necessarily a true increase in prevalence.
Having risk factors for developing autism does not guarantee a diagnosis; they simply increase susceptibility.
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