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Is Autism linked to Birth Trauma?

Aspie Mum

Hi, Im trying to do some research around birth trauma and autism. I have asked professionals and they just seem to frown and not really know whether there is a link or not. I would be really grateful for any thoughts or personal experiences as I believe that there may be a link somewhere.

Many thanks

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  • Aspie Mum said:
    In terms of trauma at birth, there does seem to be some evidence that this could contribute to autistim especially if a baby is deprived of oxygen at birth; I think that this is an interesting point but I also know that many people with autism have not had a traumatic birth.

    Like many others, I believe that many factors could contribute to autism, not one single cause.

    Autism is a genetic condition. It is caused by your genes. However, the symptoms can be exacerbated by stress factors. So, yes, in a sense 'birth trauma' can 'contribute' but only in the same way that 'bright lights' or 'loud music' may 'contribute' in the future. It is, in my opinion, simply a stress factor that may make the symptoms of autism more noticeable.

    Oh, and I believe kalojaro was responding to autism_two, not you.

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  • Aspie Mum said:
    In terms of trauma at birth, there does seem to be some evidence that this could contribute to autistim especially if a baby is deprived of oxygen at birth; I think that this is an interesting point but I also know that many people with autism have not had a traumatic birth.

    Like many others, I believe that many factors could contribute to autism, not one single cause.

    Autism is a genetic condition. It is caused by your genes. However, the symptoms can be exacerbated by stress factors. So, yes, in a sense 'birth trauma' can 'contribute' but only in the same way that 'bright lights' or 'loud music' may 'contribute' in the future. It is, in my opinion, simply a stress factor that may make the symptoms of autism more noticeable.

    Oh, and I believe kalojaro was responding to autism_two, not you.

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