How pregnancy may shape a child’s autism
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Autism is predominantly genetic in origin, but a growing list of prenatal exposures for mother and baby may sway the odds.
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Unusual sensory responses in infancy may hint at autism
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Some children diagnosed with autism by age 2 show unusual responses to sights, sounds and textures as infants.
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