Autism prevention is there is key factor involved in non-familial cases?

Autism is not a new disorder, what are the risk factors?

Autism prevention is there is key factor involved in non-familial cases?
Recent studies suggest a link between the age of the father at conception and an increased risk for the child having autism. The older the man, the higher risk. Much like the risk of women of advanced maternal age having a child with Down Syndrome.





It is still being studied.
Reply:You know, I've noticed that the increase of watching television in our society (using it as a baby sitter) has coincided with an increase in autism.


Sure, doctors will claim "Oh, it wasn't a known diagnosable thing before now", but come on. What are the chances they'd acknowledge that America's biggest industry is responsible for damaging so many kids?


It can't be good for kids development to watch a flickering t.v. image so many hours a day.
Reply:Hi, Several inconclusive studies show that MMR shots may have something to do with Autism. Children seem fine to some parents until they have that shot, then they go down hill. It would be wise to avoid these shots if one can but if not all together have the Measles, Mumps and Rubella seperated and not done in one injection. This seems to have been one of key factors. The increase of Autism also probably has to do with it being more accurately diagnosed. Also, I think the age of parents is a factor..as the answer above stated, even more possibly the father. Hope this helps..
Reply:Some people cannot help it, as you imply. But I've read people who do not take care of their allergies and allergy symptoms can have mild autism.
Reply:1. Family history, of course, is #1


2. A large percentage of engineers, mathemeticians, and musicians in the immediate family


3. Family history of allergies, both seasonal and food allergies, but particularly dairy allergies


4. Family history of gastrointestinal issues, such as chronic diarrhea or constipation


5. For some children: vaccines, such as the MMR or the DTaP


6. Mother taking vaccines during pregnancy or breastfeeding, particularly the MMR


7. Possibly, having had several ear infections