The real factors behind autism

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Vaccines have been repeatedly proven not to cause autism. Instead, scientists point to a mix of genetic and prenatal factors, with most brain changes linked to autistic traits occurring before birth. There is no single cause for this complex neurological and developmental condition, which affects communication, behavior, and learning. Research suggests that the rise in diagnoses is largely due to increased awareness, broader definitions, and better diagnostic tools. Understanding autism’s true causes is key to improving early diagnosis and treatment, shifting the focus from long-disproven myths to meaningful science.

Source

Taylor, B., Miller, E., Farrington, C. P., Petropoulos, M. C., Favot-Mayaud, I., Li, J., & Waight, P. A. (1999). Autism and measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine: no epidemiological evidence for a causal association. Lancet (London, England), 353(9169), 2026–2029. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(99)01239-8

Additional Reading

https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/vaccines-autism-risks-science-explained-15219558

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/autism-vaccines-kennedy-cause-spectrum-rcna180837

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/autism-vaccine-link-cdc-investigation