How can shaken baby syndrome cause autism?

It doesn’t. Autism’s causes are unknown, but it certainly isn’t in the gross structure of the brain. Shaken baby syndrome causes actual brain damage that is often very similar to cerebral palsy. read more

Shaken baby syndrome is caused by vigorous shaking of an infant or young child by the arms, legs, chest or shoulders. Forceful shaking can result in brain damage leading to intellectual or developmental disabilities, speech and learning disabilities, paralysis, seizures, hearing loss and even death. read more

Shaken baby syndrome is a form of child abuse. When a baby is shaken hard by the shoulders, arms, or legs, it can cause learning disabilities, behavior disorders, vision problems or blindness, hearing and speech issues, seizures, cerebral palsy, serious brain injury, and permanent disability. read more