March 09, 2020
Exposure to Phthalates During Pregnancy Associated with Autism Traits
A UMASS Amherst study shows that boys exposed in the womb to phthalates were more likely to exhibit autism traits at ages three and four. The study used the term “autistic traits” instead of “autism” due to the young age of the children used in the research. The authors felt there may be a chance some children may exhibit a few symptoms of autism but not be diagnosed with the full disorder later.
