Autism is believed to be caused by genetic as well as some environmental factors. Learn more about the causes of autism in these articles and webinars.
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Most scientists agree that both our genes and the environment contribute to autism, but what exactly do they mean by the environment? And how might these factors combine to affect a developing baby?
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In this recorded webinar, Heather Volk, Ph.D., M.P.H., talks about recent advances in our understanding of autism and the environment.
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In this webinar, cohosted with the Simons Simplex Collection: (SSC) @IAN community, Craig Newschaffer discusses environmental autism risk factors. This webinar is 60 minutes long.
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Scientists aim to uncover how genetic and environmental factors might interact to raise risk for autism.
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We asked you what you wanted to know about autism, and you responded with thought-provoking and important questions.
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What causes ASD? Is a mix of genetic and environmental factors at work?
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