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| During pregnancy, folic acid and vitamin D have been said to work particularly well when reducing the risk of autism in children. |
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder, is characterized by problems with communication and social interaction, often the behavior is also restricted and repetitive. These signs often appear gradually; however, some children develop the symptoms at an average pace and then worsen. Parents usually notice autism’s most-obvious signs between 2 and 3 years of age. But sometimes, it can be seen and diagnosed as early as 18 months. Autism affects how information is processed by altering how nerve cells and their synapses organize and connect. However, what do we know about the causes?
What are the possible causes of autism?
According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there’s an estimate of autism’s prevalence as 1 in 68 children in the United States. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. Autism is said to be caused by a number of different circumstances, including biological, genetic and environmental factors. According to “Autism Speaks,” most of these genetic and nongenetic influences appear to affect crucial aspects of early brain development. Some seem to affect how brain nerve cells, or neurons, communicate with each other.
Others appear to affect how entire regions of the brain communicate with each other. Research continues to explore these differences with an eye to developing treatments and supports that can improve quality of life. One thing is for sure: that autism is still a mysterious condition for them, and for the people around them. We’re confident that we’ve barely scratched the surface of what causes this condition.
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| Contrary to popular beliefs, there's a way to reduce the risk of autism in children. |
How to reduce the risk?
The best way to reduce the risk of autism in children is having a healthy diet during pregnancy; this should offer women most of the minerals and vitamins that are needed. Consuming folic acid or multivitamins in or before pregnancy decreases kids’ autism risk by nearly three-quarters, some scientists say. While there’s not a definitive way to protect kids from it, we can focus on understanding this condition and treat autistic people, and their close ones, with respect and comprehension.
When it comes to reducing autism, women should lead a very healthy life. Also, they should be much more careful and learn about how they can reduce any disease during pregnancy. It is important that women are alert and handle good information about this topic, just like everybody else. There are many ways to help not only children affected by this disorder but also concerned parents, and we must support and raise awareness to people who are not familiar with this topic.
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