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The heartache parents feel upon discovering their child has autism is unparalleled. Recent research indicates that a notable percentage of children with autism might have been exposed to toxic metals found in baby food, a factor contributing to the condition. These toxins can cause serious neurological problems, potentially resulting in autism spectrum disorders.
Our team at the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch is here to help if you believe your child’s autism diagnosis is linked to harmful substances in the baby food they consumed. We will gladly review your personal injury claim and guide you through the particulars of your case.
Heavy Metals and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: What Research Says
If your child consumes baby food products with high levels of toxic metals, they may develop neurological issues such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and some forms of autism spectrum disorder. Heavy metals are dangerous substances that can contaminate food from environmental sources or during the manufacturing processes.
The list of heavy metals includes Cadmium, Cesium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Magnesium, Selenium, Zinc, Arsenic, and Mercury. These substances can greatly affect a child’s overall growth and development and enhance the susceptibility of the brain to toxins, leading to delayed growth, brain function, and possibly autism spectrum disorders.
Risk Warning for Pregnant Women
Pregnant women taste-testing baby foods can inadvertently expose their unborn children to heavy metals in the food. The toxins in the baby food can cross the placenta and blood-brain barriers, potentially leading to autism in the unborn child.
While there is no safe level for heavy metal exposure, adults can tolerate nominal exposure due to their body size. However, even slight exposure can be harmful to a child’s small body and may affect internal organs. Exposure to toxic contaminants at early ages can lead to cognitive issues, low intelligence scores, and lowered intellectual abilities over time.
The Impact of Heavy Metals on Childhood Autism
Children who consume baby foods tainted with heavy metals can experience impaired, stunted, delayed, or developmentally challenged growth, reflecting the hallmarks of autism. Autism spectrum disorders can lead to abnormal social interactions, communication problems, and restricted, repetitive behaviors.
Autism is often referred to as a “spectrum disorder” due to the wide range of symptoms, disabilities, and challenges associated with it. Even children in the same household can exhibit completely different challenges from the condition, even if they consumed the same baby food and were exposed to the same levels of toxins.
Help is at hand. If you believe your child developed autism from consuming baby food, please get in touch with us at the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch. We will treat your personal injury case with sensitivity and compassion. Get in touch with Walch Law now to learn more about if you have a case, our contingency fees and why we are the baby food autism law firm you want on your side. We are available now.