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I am currently pregnant and wonder if there's anything i have to do to prevent autism?
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No: There is no officially recognized means to prevent autism. Following your dr advice in terms of visits, diet, vitamins and stress reduction can maximize your chances to prevent a lot of even more common problems.
Answered 8/17/2013
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