Autism is genetics or not

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Does autism causes due to genetics if so me and husband noone has such history in families. But still I feel my 13 month old shows some symptoms ie no response to name and less eye contact and less smile. Shown pediatrics he said his hemoglobin is low and started tonic and told me to wait for 3 months more. But my concern is if he suppose to know milestone my son is lacking why to wait?

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Dr. Jyoti Prakash Mishra Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Bhubaneswar Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jyoti Prakash Mishra

Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Bhubaneswar

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U can show to a clinical psychologist and do a ISSA test. Some time minor deviations can be achieved by proper stimulation and suplementation of micro nutrients.

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