What causes autism?

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    Louie Neri, Meredith Yetter

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Genetic and environmental influences appear to play a role in the etiology of autism, but the interplay between these factors is not fully understood and likely varies across individuals.[1]

    References

    1. ^Chaste P, Leboyer MAutism risk factors: genes, environment, and gene-environment interactions.Dialogues Clin Neurosci.(2012-Sep)