Has your child shown some of the tell-tale signs of autism? Then you or your child’s doctor may have requested an autism screening. But what is an autism screening? Is there a medical test that can determine if my child has autism?

Autism Is A Complex Developmental Disorder. Interestingly, there are no two people with autism who are exactly the same. Even if they are twins! With such a complex disorder, the answer to ‘what causes autism?’ is also complex. Scientists believe that genetics and the environment play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). So, let’s answer all of your questions.

You may be thinking to yourself - “I feel like every time I turn on the news I hear that more people have been diagnosed with autism.” And, you are probably right. Autism rates are rising. It is not an autism epidemic, but it is an increase in the number of people diagnosed with autism.