Autism and ASD (autism spectrum disorder) are catch - all terms for a large group
of brain development disorders which are characterized by difficulty in communication and social interaction, and by repetitive behavior.
McMaster University Scientists have published 2 studies identifying which gene is responsible for
causing brain development disorders when several genes are deleted in an individual's genome, providing a path forward for developing new therapies.
The elderly are especially vulnerable to malnutrition caused by SIBO, as are the increasing numbers of children born with autism and
other brain development disorders.
Exposures of pregnant women and children to common thyroid - hormone - disrupting toxins may be linked to the increased incidence
of brain development disorders, according to a review published in Endocrine Connections.
ASDs are
brain development disorders that feature language and communication deficits, highly restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
But not all children who test positive definitely have
the brain development disorder.
Although watching educational TV or videos won't necessarily cause
a brain development disorder, experts say it can delay the development of crucial wiring and even delay language development.