What by some was considered fringe thinking is now gaining mainstream acceptance. The prestigious journal Environmental Health Perspectives recently published several articles and an editorial on chemicals highly likely to contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders, included Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The National Academy of Sciences reports that 3 percent of all neurobehavioral disorders such as ASD and ADHD are caused by toxic exposures in the environment. Another 25% are due to the interactions between the children's' genetics and environmental factors. Many of the chemicals widely used have not even undergone minimal assessment for potential toxicity. The top ten chemicals that The Children's Environmental Health Center (CEHC) at Mount Sinai School of Medicine suspect contribute to autism and learning disabilities are:
1. Lead
2. Methylmercury
3. PCBs
4. Organophosphate pesticides
5. Organochlorine pesticides
6. Endocrine disruptors
7. Automotive exhaust
8. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
9. Brominated flame retardants
10. Perfluorinated compounds
To read more: http://www.mountsinai.org/about-us/newsroom/press-releases/mount-sinai-childrens-environmental-health-center-publishes-a-list-of-the-top-ten-toxic-chemicals-suspected-to-cause-autism-and-learning-disabilities
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