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Parents' age and child’s autism risk » DoctorNDTV ....for the better health of Indians


Parents' age and child’s autism risk » DoctorNDTV ....for the better health of Indians:

"Children born to relatively older mothers or fathers may have a higher risk of autism than those with younger parents.

Autism spectrum disorders include several developmental brain disorders that, to varying degrees, hinder a person's ability to communicate and interact socially. The precise causes of autism are not fully understood, though researchers believe that genetic susceptibility plays a key role."