What Causes Asperger’s Syndrome?
The causes of Asperger’s Syndrome remain unknown, although there appears to be a definite genetic component, as it tends to run in families. Asperger’s is NOT caused by bad parenting or problems in the family. Evidence has shown that there may be certain ‘triggers’ which precipitate the condition, including environmental factors like pollution, food intolerances (particularly to foods containing wheat, gluten, sugar and dairy products), digestive problems, and even childhood vaccinations (particularly the MMRI). There are also suggestions that Asperger’s Syndrome may sometimes be linked to high levels of Candida in the stomach. Clearly much more research is needed in this area.
