Die Exposition des Elternteils gegenüber Chemikalien am Arbeitsplatz kann den Autismus bei ihren Kindern beeinflussen: Kunststoffe und Polymere, die mit Hyperaktivität und sozialem Entzug verbunden sind. Ethylenoxid, Chemikalie zum Sterilisieren verwendet, verbunden mit höheren Schweregrade der Autismus. Phenolexposition im Zusammenhang mit einer erhöhten Schwere der Autismus.

I’ve linked to the press release in the post above. In this comment, for those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1438463925000951

Does a parent’s exposure to workplace chemicals affect autism in their children?

Study looked at parents’ workplace exposures during critical window of fetal development.

A new study in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health finds parents’ workplace chemical exposure may be linked to a range of behavioral challenges and developmental delays in their children with autism.

Industrial hygienists assessed both mothers’ and fathers’ job histories from three months before pregnancy to birth. They estimated each parent’s exposure to 16 chemicals or agents. This included plastics, car fluids, disinfectants, medicines and other chemicals.

The researchers found these associations among children with autism:

– Plastics and polymers (like polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride or PVC) are linked to poorer cognitive performance, reduced adaptive skills and increased behavioral issues like hyperactivity and social withdrawal.

– Ethylene oxide, a chemical used for sterilizing, is linked to higher autism severity scores and weaker daily living skills.

– Phenol exposure is tied to increased autism severity and behavioral symptoms like hyperactivity, repeated movements or vocalizations.