No clear answer: We still do not know the myriad causes of autism, so beware anyone who tells you how to ensure you don't have a child with autism. Most of the known factors that increase your risk--genetics, in utero viral exposure, complicated delivery--are outside your control. Best advice: get good prenatal care and recognized your odds still excellent that your child will not have autism.
Answered 4/14/2016
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No specific actions: I do not know of any specific actions you can take to prevent autism other than not having a child by a mate who is autistic. There is nothing you can do to promote having a child with autism.
Answered 4/7/2015
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