Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects millions of children and adults worldwide, but despite decades of research, there’s still no single, clear-cut answer to what causes it. As a parent, it’s natural to want to understand why your child has autism and whether anything could have been done to prevent it. While the exact cause remains unknown, scientists have made significant progress in uncovering the factors that contribute to autism. Below, we’ll break down what research has revealed so far and