A study suggests microplastics may contribute to autism, so what are the practical implications for GPs?
“Doctor, is there anything I could have done to prevent this from happening?”
Like many mothers before her, my patient was grappling with anxiety about her child’s future following an autism diagnosis.
As usual, I reassured her that she had done nothing wrong.
The causes of autism are not well understood, and are likely a combination of developmental, genetic and environmental influences.
