Cause 3: Birth Complications
Birth, a miraculous yet delicate process, can sometimes come with complications. There’s emerging evidence to suggest that children who experience difficulties during birth might be predisposed to developing Asperger’s Syndrome. Let’s delve into this a bit more.
Premature birth, for instance, implies that the infant hasn’t had the full developmental time within the womb. This rush might lead to certain neural pathways not being fully developed or established. Similarly, complications like oxygen deprivation can have profound effects. The brain, ever-reliant on oxygen, when deprived, can suffer from minor to significant damages.
Apart from these, there are other birth-related factors like emergency C-sections or umbilical cord complications, which might indirectly influence neurological development. The relationship between birth complications and Asperger’s is intricate, but there’s no denying the association.
However, it’s essential to note that many children who experience birth complications don’t develop Asperger’s Syndrome. While it increases the risk, it doesn’t guarantee the condition, emphasizing that birth complications are just one piece in the larger Asperger’s puzzle. (3)
