While evidence currently points to genetic factors, researchers are giving attention to the role of abnormal brain development beginning in the infant’s first months. Prenatal exposure to the chemicals thalidomide and valproic acid has been linked with an increased risk for autism. This initiative targets research that seeks to understand and identify the potential role environmental factors play in triggering autism.
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