Researchers Explore Complex Causes of Autism
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Experts are worried about Kennedy's autism promise. They think finding the causes in months is not possible. Many years of science show genes affect autism.
One expert said autism changes the baby's brain. The changes happen before the child shows autism. We may not see autism until the child is older.
Kennedy said there will be a new health database. It will find the causes of autism and other sicknesses. He thinks autism is caused by something in the environment.
Autism is not a sickness, it is a brain problem. It affects people in different ways. Some people have big problems, and some have small problems.
Autism rates are going up, but for milder cases. Doctors know more about autism now. Old studies showed that genes are linked to autism.
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What do experts think about Kennedy's promise to find the causes of autism?
Experts think it is not possible to find the causes in months.
What does Kennedy believe causes autism?
Kennedy believes autism is caused by something in the environment.
Is autism considered a sickness?
No, autism is not a sickness; it is a brain problem.
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