Key Facts About Asperger Syndrome Every Parent Should Know

What Causes Asperger's?

There are many theories about what causes Asperger’s, but research remains inconclusive. Some people used to believe that Asperger's was the result of cold or emotionally unavailable parenting. However, scientists have not found any evidence to support this claim. Others suspect that autism disorders, including Asperger's, are partly heritable. This is consistent with the fact that Asperger's runs in families. There is also the belief that autistic disorders are related to exposure to toxins during pregnancy or prenatal infections. These environmental influences mixed with an underlying genetic defect may act together to increase the chances that a child will develop Asperger's. However, more research is needed to determine the accuracy of these theories.