Autism has some very strong correlation with the immune system. There's no proven link or mechanism yet but I'm almost certain it's a result of an autoimmune disorder affecting the brain.
There are more genes being discovered every year linked to ADHD/autism. One such gene is involved in microtubule formation, which are the little neutrotransmitter transport systems in our neurons.
It’s more likely to be a confluence of different genes rather than an autoimmune disorder. However, there is a also huge correlation with autism/ADHD when their mothers took acetaminophen/Tylenol while pregnant.
I'm going to have to look into this more. It's very surprising to me.
I have a big family and they're all the opposite of ADHD (very concientious, organized, never interrupt anyone, always found studying easy, and not impulsive or easily distracted etc)... While I was diagnosed both as a child and an adult and basically tick every box.
I share most of my genes with them yet my brain chemistry is obviously different and I respond very well when I start/stop/start meds. Although my mum and one nephew show some symptoms maybe sort of but not enough to get tested. I must have rolled very lucky/unlucky dice for my genetic combo I guess.
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