What are the causes and is there a 'cure'?

In this section

• Position statement: causes of autism
  The causes of autism are still being investigated. The National Autistic Society (NAS) welcomes research into all areas which may further our understanding of autism.
• The genetics of autism spectrum disorders
  Bhismadev Chakrabarti, PhD, School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences, University of Reading Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge, September 2009.
• Position statement: MMR vaccine and autism
  The National Autistic Society's statement on autism and the MMR vaccine.
• Is there a 'cure'?
  There is no known 'cure' for autism. This does not mean, however, that nothing can be done for a person with autism. There is a growing movement among adults with autism who don't think in terms of 'curing' autism but, instead, of celebrating difference.