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11. OK,

Reply to highplainsdem (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 16, 2025, 02:58 PM

Apr 2025

From Wiki:

"Many causes of autism, including environmental and genetic factors, have been recognized or proposed, but understanding of the etiology of autism is incomplete." and,

"There are many known environmental, genetic, and biological causes of autism. Research indicates that genetic factors predominantly contribute to its appearance. The heritability of autism is complex and many of the genetic interactions involved are unknown.".

From the government of Canada:

"While both genetics and environment likely play a role, its exact cause remains unknown.

(emphasis added by myself)

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/autism-spectrum-disorder-asd/causes-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causes_of_autism