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What is Autism? - Autism Spectrum Disorder commonly called Autism impairs an individual's cognitive power, intellectual faculty, social and interactive spontaneity rendering him/ her inert, vulnerable, eccentric and in special cases violent and uncontrollable. Other neuro-developmental disorders combine with Autism to cover this grand Spectrum Disorder syndrome that affects one 1 in every 110 kids in America. The severity of the disorder ranges from extremely disabling to almost imperceptible. The danger quotient is eventually nearing that of Down's Syndrome and researches show male children are roughly three to four times more susceptible to Autism than female kids. In spite of rigorous work in this field, doctors and biologists are still struggling with the elusive causes of ASD. This article tends to address this delicate issue uncovering the five most widely accepted causes sanctioned by physicians, leading to Autism. Genetics- Patients of Autism Spectrum Disorder demonstrate structural and chemical differences in the brain when compared to normally developing and healthy kids. The formatting of brain is highly genetic. Studies involving families with more than one member affected with the disease provide strong testimony to the fact. Also, an identical twin of a patient of ASD is most like contract the ailment. Damaged neural tube closure during the embryonic stage, abnormal brain physiology may stem from the ASD genes that are involved in conjugation. Pollutants and toxins- The mother should not be exposed to environmental pollution and toxins during the development of the fetus in her womb. Though there is no guaranteed scientific evidence to the fact, increased prevalence of ASD gives out obvious hints. Lack of oxygen is one among the multifactoral causes of ASD. Vaccines, viruses and under-developed immune system- several vaccines use mercury based thimerosal which works as a preservative. The mercury content catalyzes development of Autism. Vaccines like Mumps-Measles-Rubella and many others that have considerable mercury content is therefore strictly advised to avoid. Some researchers have concluded that exposure to cytomegalovirus during early pregnancy heightens the risk of running into Autism. Viral exposure is followed by weak immune system,immune system malfunction, lack of oxygen all of which are tiny yardsticks on the path of Autism. Food, nutrition and digestive system disorders- Children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder find it hard to break, dissolve and digest two forms of protein- mainly. Gluten found in wheat, oats and casein found in milk but they simultaneously show signs of craving these particular food products. Eliminating these substances from their diet show positive signs in their over-all physical and psychological health. The second nuisance is created by toxin releasing yeast Candida Albicans found in their intestinal tract. The toxins released by this yeast aggravates by contributing to the development of Autism. Lack of essential minerals like zinc, lithium, calcium and iodine indulge Autism. The reasons found here are common, scientific and mostly proven. By avoiding what is prohibited and filling in the lacks, such as nutrition and oxygen, help a great deal in making their lives a lot fairer, a lot smoother. There are several organizations working for the welfare of autistic kids, attempting to even out the odds they suffer. Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs is one such organization that works with enforced intention to provide autistic kids a better life. You can consult the medical experts or doctors registered in your nearest locality from their medical directory and equip yourself with the most updated causes and treatments and join hand with them in battling the menace.
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