Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficiency in the ability to socialize, communicate, use imagination, and displays of stereotypical behavior. Current article deals with the risk factors involved in the development of Autism Spectrum Disorders. It is widely accepted that ASD involves a disorder in brain development. Nutrition and other environmental influences trigger the genetic predisposition, leading to the development of autism. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that potentially originates during early pregnancy (first month).
Genetic, Nutritional and environmental factors are responsible for autism disorder. Maternal Nutrition Maternal nutrition is necessary for the development of the fetal brain. Nutritionally deprived mothers show a high risk of schizophrenia, neural tube defects and other adverse neurodevelopment related disorders. During pregnancy, there…
