Causes of Asperger Syndrome: An Overview
Scientists aren't certain of the causes of
Asperger syndrome. However, it's likely that both genetics and environment play a role in the cause of
Asperger syndrome.
What Research Is Being Done on Causes of Asperger Syndrome?
While the causes of Asperger syndrome are not known, research is being conducted to understand Asperger syndrome and how it can be effectively treated.
One study is using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to show how abnormalities in particular areas of the brain cause changes in brain function that result in the symptoms of Asperger syndrome and other
autism spectrum disorders.
Another Asperger syndrome research study is collecting and analyzing DNA samples from a large group of children with Asperger syndrome and their families to identify genes and genetic interactions that are linked to Asperger syndrome.