How Childbirth May Influence a Toddler’s Autism Did you know that childbirth may influence a toddler’s autism? Autism is mostly a hereditary disorder, but a wide selection of early stressors including both mom and infant may modify the likelihood. Several institutions of higher learning have revealed major scientific breakthroughs in the unidentified illness that impairs normal child brain growth. Scientists released an overwhelming amount of studies last year on occurrences percent of the probability is genetically inherited. That, however, implies This Photo provided by Unknown Author that there is more during childbirth that might impact a child's likelihood of acquiring autism. Contributions to the ecosystem must also be considered. Several researches have connected autism to a variety of variables during pregnancy, including the mother's nutrition, medications, mental wellbeing, immunological, and metabolic disturbances. Other early research has linked exposure to harmful chemicals and the quality of the air that is breathed. The connection among several of these variables and autism is still up in the air. My Interest: My research topic is centered on how childbearing impacts autism in babies. This issue motivated me much once my parents discovered that my sister had Autism Spectrum Disorder. My sister is three years old and has a mild to moderate stage of autism. Kianna V is her name, and she is highly sociable and compassionate with individuals her age and older folks. Because she's still very young, her mind and body are changing on a daily basis, and her autism might worsen substantially in the near future. As a corollary, early detection of autism in toddlers is suggested in order to enhance areas for change and offer coping mechanisms that will benefit children in maturity. Kianna is undergoing This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY occupational and speech therapy at the moment. She is three years old and attends a non-profit pre-school in the Los Angeles area. She enjoys painting, dancing, and playing at the playground with other kids. She takes aquatic and ballet lessons. My parents are doing everything they can to assist my sister. I, on the other hand, sense as though I am too far distant to physically, emotionally, and psychologically assist my parents with Kianna. Living seven hours away from home at college is difficult, and with my sister's diagnosis, being further away from home is much more difficult than I had anticipated. I was astounded when my parents informed me that my younger sister had been diagnosed with autism. Because I had no prior knowledge on such a disorder. I had a series of doubts that gathered during the initial stages of the diagnosis, and I felt inadequate because I had no idea how I could assist my sibling experience a quote unquote normal life. I am now in the beginning stages of the research and have gained a lot of knowledge in a brief span of time, which has been quite overwhelming. I immediately recognized that such a topic was worth investigating in order to eventually disseminate awareness and information, educate myself and others along the way. I'd want to focus my study on the relationship between numerous factors that may cause autism during pregnancy. Addressing the Dilemma for All Such a topic is important to me because, as someone who has a sister with autism, it may serve as a means of disseminating information about the probable impacts of learning disabilities during birthing. It is also significant for the population since such discoveries can lead to more study and investigation, potentially resulting in a decreased autism rate among infants. Many of us are not always aware of potential stressors that reside inside mom and the fetus throughout delivery. Nutrition, medicines, emotional health, immunological, and metabolic abnormalities are all factors that contribute to the rise of autism. Further study has found a relationship between exposure to hazardous chemicals and the quality of the air humans inhale. The relationship between some of these factors and autism is yet unknown. After brainstorming potential study hypotheses, I focused my focus to how childbirth may affect an infant's autism. Awareness must be promoted in order to proactively aid pregnant mothers, relatives, and household members who may have a kid with a disorder. Source: Medical News Today Potential Motivators and Solutions? Studies have found a plethora of factors influencing a child’s chance of birth abnormalities, ranging from inheritance to surroundings. “What Causes Autism?” is the headline of Nicholetter Zeliadt's most recent piece published in the year 2020 by the New York Times Magazine from the Health section, which portrays a family that discovers that their youngest kid has autism, and wonders if this will impact their other children. According to Dr. Eric Fombonne, M.D., professor, family practice, and personality psychology at Oregon Health & Science University, “There’s no one single cause of autism, and every case is the product of multiple factors working together.” With such an unexpected diagnosis, an outpouring of emotions follows. They began learning from professionals, studies, and trustworthy material obtained on the internet. Emphasizing the significance of autism's evolution over time. What was formerly labeled as autism was vague, compared to what is today called autism. Autism rates have risen over time as a result of growing recognition and modifications in diagnostic manual that allow more individuals to be identified. However, there is no consistent way to prevent a child from developing autism, in part because experts don't know what causes it in the bulk of people. Creases In The Placenta Tied to Autism? Pam Belluck's New York Times Magazine article is headlined "Study Ties Autism to Creases in the Placenta." According to the 2013 research, there is evidence of identifying autism after delivery by examining the placenta. Such investigations may yield future remedies. According to one study, analyzing the placenta after birth might predict a toddler's risk of developing autism. “The study, which analyzed placentas from 217 births, found that in families at high genetic risk for having an autistic child, placentas were significantly more likely to have abnormal folds and creases.” Meanwhile, Dr. Jonathan L. Hecht, adjunct professor of disease at Harvard Medical School, believes that because features are the placenta's method of reacting to shocks and stresses, they may not be precise enough to indicate autism. Such detection in the womb may not foretell autism, but it may certainly assist recognize potential risks, allowing you to realize that there is something problematic inside the placenta and intervene ahead of time. Narrowing the Focus The reading stressed the necessity of investigating the unchangeable, in Sandra Blackeslee's New York Times Magazine article, "Focus Narrows in Search for Autism's Cause," published in 2005. The author provided relevant insights from a 2005 study that can aid in identifying the true etiology of autism. A study of neurodevelopment will give essential clues further into cognitive development in infants with autism and may clarify autistic children's fragmented brains. “Using a new technique called morphometric analysis, in which post-mortem brain tissue is divided into tiny parcels and examined…” Autism is caused by the inability of distinct regions of the brain that communicate with one another. Different parts of the brain function autonomously. Autistics excel at specifics but struggle to grasp the big picture. Numerous establishments have made important innovation in the unidentified condition that interferes with normal infant neurodevelopment. Modern science, investigations, and factual backing are constantly evolving; as technology evolves, a path to a stable treatment or preventative measure may become available. Furthering My Research All of the above being said, I am engrossed in knowing more about the causes of autism during childbirth, as well as potential treatments, if any exist. In-depth examination of how delivery may impact a toddler's Autism, with the goal of increasing knowledge and awareness of current study findings. Investigating treatments that might avoid its aberrant consequences, perhaps assisting millions of families who have loved ones who have autism or who may develop such a condition. Additional questions have arisen, such as whether it is possible to reduce the degree of autism that a toddler exhibits, or whether it can be totally eradicated from a child. Possible correlation between autism and climate change. Works Cited Zeliadt, Nicholetter. “What Causes Autism”. New York Times (2020). https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/20/parenting/autism-causes.html?searchResultPosition=1 Belluck, Pam. “Study Ties Autism Risk to Creases in Placenta.” The New York Times (2013) https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/25/health/study-ties-autism-risk-to-creases-inplacenta.html?searchResultPosition=2 Blakeslee, Sandra. “Focus Narrows in Search for Autism’s Cause.” The New York Times (2005) https://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/08/health/focus-narrows-in-search-for-autismscause.html?searchResultPosition=2 About the Author Brigette G Arroyo is a second-year sociology major with an emphasis in criminal justice at San Francisco State University. Brigette has interests in science, behavior, and law as a result of her background working with people within law enforcement, healthcare facilities, and the government. Brigette has previously conducted considerable work and cultivated academic papers on scientific cases and governmental issues. Brigette was born and raised in Hollywood, California, and now lives in San Francisco.
