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2022-02-24 11:11:03
Why do babies have developmental delays or autism ? Who is at risk ? Is it common even if your immediate family doesn't have it ?
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Cause of autism and dev. delays is not exactly known. There is a combination of factors which are genetic and, environmental. Spontaneous (new ) mutations in genes occur so even if the agents don't have it, the child can have the disease in upto 50 per cent cases

Answered2022-02-24 12:19:17

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