Toxic substances have been blamed for increasing instances of autism, ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders. Ten are of special concern.
For decades, toxic substances have been blamed for increasing instances of autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual disability, dyslexia, and other disorders related to brain development. While research that explores the links between autism and related disorders (neurodevelopmental disorders or NDDs) and chemicals is ongoing, much more research is needed.