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Will autism be formed from physical abuse?
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No: Evidence strongly suggests that autism happens only to people born with it (though it typically isn't noticed until a child is old enough to show the signs) and is not caused by physical abuse. However, physical abuse can damage to brain and cause certain similar symptoms.
Answered 5/20/2016
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