Hello,
I am a father of a nonverbal 5 year old who has learning difficulties including ASD, and very likely ADHD. I've begin trying to understand potential causes of ASD, especially the more severe form where a child cannot speak, has no eye contact, no awareness of danger, no interest in other people, repetitive play, zero attention span, no real understanding of school, needs basically 24 hour care etc.
I live on a busy main road and have done since before my son was born. I know nobody knows the true causes of autism but environmental factors are a possibility, and it has me wondering whether the exhaust fumes from vehicles could have affected our pregnancy. Our bedroom also faced the outside so we have a constant stream of traffic outside our bedroom day and night.
I read an article (link below) that there is potentially a link between autism and pollution and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this? I am looking for an air quality tester to come and check my house to examine the air quality level. I would also be interested in knowing whom to approach about doing a study of this in the UK? Any ideas?
Thank you.
