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Nature Deficit Disorder, Autism, Flame Retardants

Posted on July 07, 2008

The Daily Green mentions flame retardants and common cleaning products (as in phthalates, glycol ethers and other known toxins ) as possible environmental causes of autism. And ends with a paragraph of unfounded speculations:Others wonder if a collective nature deficit disorder among children plays a factor in rising autism rates. Outdoor exposure has long been associated with healthier cognitive functioning in children, with reduction in Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms and greater emotional capacity. But new findings suggest it could impact autism, too. Last year, Cornell...

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attention deficit disorder , autism , children