![]() Other researchers are investigating the possibility that under certain conditions, a cluster of unstable genes may affect brain development in an unexpected way, resulting in Autism. It also appears that some people are born with a susceptibility to Autism, but researchers have not yet identified a single “trigger” that causes Autism to develop. While no one gene has been identified as causing Autism, researchers are searching for irregular segments of genetic code that people with Autism may have inherited. In many families, there appears to be a pattern of Autism or related disabilities, further supporting the theory that the disorder has a genetic basis. It is not caused by vaccines or due to parenting style or nutrition. There has been misinformation about the cause of Autism. Researchers do not know the exact cause of Autism but are investigating a number of theories, including the links among heredity, genetics, and medical problems. Brain scans show differences in the shape and structure of the brain in people with Autism compared to in neurotypical development. There is no known single cause for Autism, but it is generally accepted that it is caused by differences in brain structure or function. However, recent research suggests that girls may not display characteristics of Autism in the same way as boys and might go undiagnosed because of their different presentation. Currently, boys are also approximately 4 times more likely to have an Autism diagnosis than girls of the same age.Stigma, lack of access to healthcare services due to non-citizenship or low income, and non-English primary language are potential barriers to the early identification of Hispanic children and children of color with Autism. Previous studies have shown, that children of color may still receive their diagnoses later than White children.The 2023 report noted that more White and Black children were identified with Autism than Hispanic children.Children who receive an Autism diagnosis by age 4, are fifty times more likely to receive services.The report concluded that the prevalence of Autism had risen to 1 in every 36 – more than three times as great as the 2004 rate of 1 in 125.In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its Autism prevalence report. Autism is prevalent across the world, although tracking rates can vary due to differences in reporting.
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