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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of autism include male gender, advanced maternal age, and advanced paternal age.

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development autism include

• Male gender : Boys are at higher risk for autism than girls.
• Prenatal and perinatal risk factors
  • Maternal age
  • Advanced paternal age
  • Low birth weight
  • gestation duration
  • Hypoxia during childbirth.
• Family history schizophrenia.