Exposure to nitric oxide (NO)— which is produced when fuel is burned — while a mother is pregnant, or in the early months of life, may pose a “significant risk” of a child developing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),

Recent research highlights the link between air pollution and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children.

Babies exposed to smog and the fumes from heavy traffic and factories could be at risk of developing autism, with vulnerability greatest before birth. "Of particular concern is the finding that smaller particles,