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Autism Learning Center

Prevention could include:
One researcher found that vigorous exercise (20 minutes or longer, three or four days a week) seems to decrease hyperactivity, aggression, self-injury and other autistic symptoms.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
At present, no specific means of preventing autistic disorders exist. Because of an elevated likelihood of giving birth to more than one autistic child exists, genetic counseling is recommended.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
The mechanisms of autism are poorly understood. There is currently no known method of prevention for the condition. However, there is much debate as to what part the measles, mumps , and rubella (MMR) vaccination and the diphtheria, pertussis, and...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Since the cause of the brain anomalies associated with autism is not known, prevention is not possible.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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