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Zeroing in on the Causes of Autism - National Geographic
Autism research is finally turning its focus to the impact of environmental toxins and finding that exposures to a number of common chemicalsparticularly during pregnancyplays a major role.
While there are steps parents can take to minimize their exposure to chemicals, from buying organic fruits and vegetables to avoiding plastic food storage containers and making their own nontoxic cleaners, it is impossible for any parent to completely steer clear of potentially harmful exposures that can come from furniture, electronics, clothing, cosmetics, or school gymnasiums, to name but a few.
The more research that unfolds connecting autism to chemical exposures, the more it becomes clear that our outdated chemical policy is posing a direct harm to the nations children.
Autism research is finally turning its focus to the impact of environmental toxins and finding that exposures to a number of common chemicalsparticularly during pregnancyplays a major role.
While there are steps parents can take to minimize their exposure to chemicals, from buying organic fruits and vegetables to avoiding plastic food storage containers and making their own nontoxic cleaners, it is impossible for any parent to completely steer clear of potentially harmful exposures that can come from furniture, electronics, clothing, cosmetics, or school gymnasiums, to name but a few.
The more research that unfolds connecting autism to chemical exposures, the more it becomes clear that our outdated chemical policy is posing a direct harm to the nations children.