Autism is a disorder that plagues many children and adults across the world. Being able to prevent this disorder would be a huge step for everyone around the globe, as they could take precautions to avoid it. Unfortunately, the fact of the matter is that there is no know, distinct cause of Autism. Many experts are likely to say that the disorder is merely a product of various environmental or genetic factors. What exactly those factors are is simply speculation and is not even concrete enough to distribute to the public as possible causes. The origin of this disorder, however, is extremely controversial. Though an abundance of research has been done but yielding no definite results, various doctors and individuals have come up with their own theories. One common belief is that Autism is a result of a certain vaccination given to most babies at a very young age. This vaccination is the MMR (Mumps-Measles-Rubella) vaccine, and is thought to create intestinal issues that essentially lead to the development of Autism. Another common theory is that a mercury-based preservative, Thimerosal, is tied to the disorder. Though no distinct cause has been nailed to the development of Autism, most experts can agree on the idea that it is genetic. Families who have any type of history with Autism are more likely to continue to deal with it then those families who have never experienced it before. Thankfully, the interest in finding a cause and cure for this disorder has skyrocketed, so the possibility of uncovering an answer looks bright.
Rudy, Lisa J. "What Causes Autism?" Autism - Signs, Symptoms, Treatments, Resources, Support for Autism. 11 Mar. 2009. Web. 12 Oct. 2010. <http://autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/p/autismcauses.htm>.
-Chandler Hodo
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