Not anyone’s fault
Autism is not caused by parenting style, emotional coldness or something a child or family has done. Autistic people are found in every culture and community.
What evidence tells us
Autism can run in families, but no single gene explains every person’s experience. Many biological and developmental factors may interact.
Clearing up a harmful myth
Vaccines do not cause autism. The original claim was discredited, and extensive research has found no causal link.