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syndrome, a single gene disorder that overlaps with autism. Research has also been
shown to link autism to 1q21.1 deletion syndrome, which is when one chromosome on
chromosome 1 is normal length, while the other is too short. With 1q21.1, the '1' stands
for chromosome 1, the 'q' stands for the long arm of the chromosome and '21.1' stands
for the part of the long arm where the deletion occurs. Contrary to popular belief, there
is NO correlation between autism and vaccines.
While there is no cure for autism, one could try to treat some aspects of the condition.
Some people opt for medication, including antidepressants and stimulants, while some
people may opt for early intervention therapy or one on one therapy. While some
therapies are not fully medically supported (like elimination diets,) some people choose
alternatives to therapy. Just like the disorder itself, every autistic person has a different
way of treating it. In regards to prospective parents who want to test for autism, the only
test available as of right now is amniocentesis. If a mother were to want to prevent
themselves from being exposed to prenatal factors, they should take multivitamins,
make sure they eat balanced meals with plenty of nutrients (especially folic acid) and
stay away from any chemical pollutants.
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