There appears to be agreement that autism is caused by a dysfunction in the central nervous system. However, there is disagreement with regard to the defining characteristics and the link between brain dysfunction and behavioral characteristics.

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While the consensus is that autism is caused by central nervous system dysfunction, there is still debate and disagreement regarding the specific characteristics and how they relate to brain function and behavior.

There Appears to Be Agreement That Autism Is Caused by a Dysfunction