Do vaccines cause autism spectrum disorder in children?
What we don’t know is if there is an issue regarding the amount, the timing or the medium used to deliver the vaccines that would result in a child developing ASD or other developmental disorders. More research also needs to be done on the health condition of a child receiving the vaccine. What are possible causes of autism spectrum disorder? There are no known single causes of ASD, but it is generally accepted that it is caused by abnormalities in brain structure or function. Researchers are investigating many theories, such as genetics, underlying medical problems and environmental toxins as causes for ASD. What is causing the rapidly rising rates of autism spectrum disorders? Research indicates that other factors besides genetic components are contributing to the rise in increasing occurrences of ASD, such as environmental toxins, which are more prevalent in our current environment than in the past. Those with ASD may be especially vulnerable, as their ability to metabolize and deto
