Genetics of Autism

Development of Autism
The human body and mind are amazing things. While correctly carried-out functions take place every day, they can occasionally go off track. This can be caused by several different factors. Both genetics and environment play a part in the development of autism.
Autism is a brain function disorder that appears in early life ( infancy to three years old ) ( WebMd para. 1 ). An autistic child lives in a world all of his own. He avoids eye to eye contact, dislikes cuddles or other warm approaches, and does not relate to the outside normal world by speech. Commonly, repetitive movements or habits develop ( Oppenheim p. 3 - 11 ). The cause of this repetitive and narrow behavior is unknown ( Doman p. 187 ). Some autistic children recover from their illness, while others carry it with them throughout their lifetime ( West and Dodds p. 153 ).
Autistic traits continue into adulthood, but each case varies in severity. Some adults with autism funct...