Question

1. What is the cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

2. “Several studies of autistic troubles have therefore addressed the production, transport and metabolism of 5-HT, depending themselves upon the expression of specific genes.”  Why is the production, transport, and metabolism of 5-HT addressed?

3. What brain concentration of chemicals are responsible for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?  High or low?

Answer 1

1. Autism Disorder is related to the improper Brain development which has taken place in an individual. The consequences of autism are how an individual perceives and socially interacts with others. This disorder is also associated with several repeated behaviours, It has various kinds of symptoms. There are mainly 2 major causes of Autism-

a.Genetic- Several genes are associated with Autism disorder especially those who are prone to mutations or DNA Repair error. These mutations can be inherited from the parent to the children.

b. Environmental Factors- Many scientists are still establishing the fact that autism is associated with increased levels of pollution, viral infections, medications etc can lead to Autism.