Enigma of the Developmental Causes in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurobiological developmental condition that can impact communication, sensory processing, and social interaction. ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. For a long time now, the scientific community has been grappling with the enigma of what causes the developmental deficits in people on the autism spectrum, the causes of the ASD symptoms,  and  the  timing of the manifestation of ASD in infants  that occurs on or after 6 months. Several research studies show that the main cause of autism appears on account of the enlargement of the brain, specifically the amygdala, which could lead to communication and physical deficits, as well as sensory and light sensitivity.  The research on the causes for ASD is still at the nascent stage as there are still many unanswered questions including about the causes of ASD.  It appears that few if any ASD Research studies have a representative sampling for gender and the majority of research focuses on male individuals with ASD. This literature review reveals that more research is required to bridge the gaps in our understanding of ASD .  The enigma of the developmental causes in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder continues to be of interest to the scientific community and there is potential for further research regarding factors for pre-onset of ASD.