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which support various research outcome that candidly found children with autism to be

resistance to being cuddled or hugged. It is believed that their unusual reactions to the

sensory nerves may be the contributing factor to some of their unwelcome and strange,

violent or aggressive behaviors.

Researchers have discovered a wide range of both structural and chemical

differences in human brains with autism which had continued to stir considerable

concerns and challenges as to whether (i) these differences found in the brains of people

with autism are scientifically associated with autism or (ii) whether these differences are

the cause of autism. These considerable challenges as to what may be the remote causes

of autism, have resulted to researchers asking questions as to whether autistic brains are

wired differently when contrasted with typical brains. In her research on the connection

between brain structures, functioning and autism, Dr. Nancy Minshew of the University

of Pittsburg in her findings suggested in affirmation that autistic brains are wired

differently.

Causes of Autism

Rudy (2008), Powers (2009), Croen (2008) and Minshew (2009) in their various

research outcomes have not been able to narrow down what might be the remote causes

of autism disorder which affects a child’s ability to communicate and interact with others.

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In their ongoing clinical and empirical research endeavors geared towards the findings of

possible causes of autism, they have been challenged to identify a remote cause, however

they have identified both genetics and environment as contributing factors which has

played some considerable role in autism disorder. Rudy (2008) opined that there are

irregularities found in several regions of the brain of children with autism by several