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    Autism and Environmental Factors
    Autism and Environmental Factors
    Autism and Environmental Factors
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    Autism and Environmental Factors

    By Omar Bagasra, Cherilyn Heggen and Muhammad I. Hossain

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    Explores environmental factors during fetal development that may contribute to autism

    It is well documented that in the majority of the cases, an autistic child's brain has acquired the genetic and organismal abnormalities that were initiated during the first trimester of their gestational period. Yet, scientists still don’t know what is causing these abnormalities; this book explains how the human brain develops and what the critical stages are in which a fetal brain may acquire genetic and developmental abnormalities. It presents scientific data supporting previous anecdotal observations to attempt to understand the complex puzzle that is autism. From chemical fragrances to herbicides, synthetic chemicals are abundant in everyday life and this book examines the evidence surrounding these chemicals and their effects, including on the developing human brain and how that might explain certain characteristics observed in autism. 

    Discussing various aspects of potential ASD causing factors, Autism and Environmental Factors brings together as many pieces of the autism puzzle as possible in one place to begin to clarify the picture and spark discussion to ensure a safe environment for everyone, especially our developing children.

    • Discusses the genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to autism
    • Covers how the human brain develops and the critical stages in which a fetal brain may acquire genetic and developmental abnormalities
    • Describes the rapid proliferation of synthetic chemicals in our modern world and the effects on the developing human brain—endocrine-disturbing chemicals that alter DNA, epigenetics, and hormones
    • Written in a clear and accessible style

    Autism and Environmental Factors is an important book for researchers and students in neuroscience, neuroanatomy, developmental neurobiology and anyone focusing on autism research.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateFeb 23, 2018
    ISBN9781119042273
    Autism and Environmental Factors
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    Omar Bagasra

    Dr. Omar Bagasra received his Ph.D. from University of Louisville in 1979 and completed his Medical education at UACJ and specializes in Pathology. He is trained at Hahnemann and Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is his second book on Islamic topic. The first one was “A Guide for Perplexed Muslims” published last year. Assiya Desoky is a student at Claflin University. She is double majoring in digital design and studio art. Creating different forms of art is what she is very passionate about. When she is not creating art, during her spare time, she likes to take photos, film, and edit videos as a hobby.

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