Understanding environmental contributions to autism: Causal concepts and the state of science.
Irva Hertz-PicciottoRebecca J SchmidtPaula KrakowiakPublished in: Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research (2018)
This Keynote Lecture, delivered at the 2016 meeting of the International Society for Autism Research, discusses evidence from human epidemiologic studies of prenatal factors contributing to autism, such as pesticides, maternal nutrition and her health. There is no single cause for autism. Examples highlight the features of a high-quality epidemiology study, and what comprises a compelling case for causation. Emergent research directions hold promise for identifying potential interventions to reduce disabilities, enhance giftedness, and improve lives of those with ASD.
Keyphrases
- autism spectrum disorder
- intellectual disability
- public health
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- physical activity
- endothelial cells
- human health
- healthcare
- mental health
- pregnant women
- risk assessment
- clinical trial
- machine learning
- risk factors
- working memory
- high resolution
- health promotion
- preterm birth
- study protocol