New Research Into the Causes of Autism Shows Promise
New research published in the journal “Molecular Psychiatry” found a possible link between the chemical messenger nitric oxide in the brain and a sequence of events that could potentially trigger the development of ASD. While this study certainly doesn’t point to an exact cause of autism, it is a step towards understanding it.
From Tylenol to vaccines, when it comes to ASD, the news cycle has been stuck on one question: What is the cause? And while there’s little actual evidence to back up the validity of these claims, sensationalized science has taken social media by storm. That makes it important for parents to get reliable info from reliable sources with real training in medical and scientific research.
In a joint statement, some of the country’s leading autism organizations, including the Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, voiced an increasing concern about the false narrative of vaccines causing autism or that it is somehow a “preventable” childhood disease. The statement also advocates for evidence-based policy, making it essential for real, credentialed experts to conduct research. With that in mind, parents, grandparents, and anyone who cares for children may want to take note of this new study.