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Can delivery of a child using forceps cause brain injury, and then Autism?

Dr-RamKairam

Dr.Ram Kairam

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Key Takeaways:

  1. Brain injury from physical force can occur but is unrelated to autism.
  2. The brain of a child with autism generally appears normal on scans.
  3. Autism involves differences in synaptic connections between brain cells.
  4. These synaptic variations affect how the brain coordinates body functions.
  5. Autism is not caused by physical brain injury.

Yes, brain injury can happen when force is used. But, this has nothing to do with Autism. For the most part the brain of autistic child looks normal. Aberration in Autism is observed synaptically i.e. in the way the brain cells connect to one another, which in turn is responsible for regulation of how the brain coordinates bodily functions. Autism is not caused by physical injury to the brain.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for safe management.

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