Research Points to New Causes of Autism

(From the Philadelphia Inquirer):  Could delayed childbearing, infertility treatment and premature birth contribute to autism? Research presented recently in Philadelphia suggests the answer is yes. The International Meeting for Autism Research, attended by more than 1,700 scientists and advocates at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, offered provocative findings from studies of large population groups. Such epidemiological research can uncover risk factors that are too subtle to detect in small groups or individuals.

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