Is Autism Hereditary? Understanding the Role of Genetics and Environment

Father hugging his child tightly in the middle of a field, illustrating a moment of connection; topic: autism heredity.

Is autism hereditary? Parents, doctors, and researchers have been asking this for years. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) isn’t one single condition with one single cause. It’s the result of many factors—genetics, DNA changes, and environment all working together in unique ways. Some people inherit traits through autism and family history. Others develop autism through spontaneous […]