Can autism spectrum disorders be prevented?

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  1. The cause of autism spectrum disorders is not clearly understood, so there is no way, at this time, to prevent these disorders. However, early diagnosis may lead to a more effective treatment plan. Many children who are diagnosed with ASDs can have their symptoms improve remarkably with treatment.

    The cause of autism spectrum disorders is not clearly understood, so there is no way, at this time, to prevent these disorders. However, early diagnosis may lead to a more effective treatment plan. Many children who are diagnosed with ASDs can have... More
  2.  Sarine Salama
     
    Sarine Salama of MDLIVE answered:
    There is no way to prevent autism as there is not one specific cause that is known yet to cause it. Autism is a broad spectrum of disorders and every child exhibits different severity and symptoms. Early treatment is the key treatment that should be started right away.
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    There is no way to prevent autism as there is not one specific cause that is known yet to cause it. Autism is a broad spectrum of disorders and every child exhibits different severity and symptoms. Early treatment is the key treatment that should be... More
  3. Dr. Michelle Gorenstein-Holtzman
     
    At this time there is nothing that we know of that prevents autism. Early intervention has been shown to improve the trajectory of children with autism. 
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    At this time there is nothing that we know of that prevents autism. Early intervention has been shown to improve the trajectory of children with autism.  More
  4. Natural Standard, The Authority on Integrative Medicine
     

    Currently, there is no known method of prevention of autism.

    Early diagnosis and prompt treatment has been shown to help improve autistic patients' long-term prognoses.

    You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

    Currently, there is no known method of prevention of autism. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment has been shown to help improve autistic patients' long-term prognoses. You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified... More