{
  "id": 16333410,
  "title": "Autism not caused by poor parenting, GMOs – Experts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/autism-not-caused-by-poor-parenting-gmos-experts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:30:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/autism-not-caused-by-poor-parenting-gmos-experts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Experts have refuted assertions that autism is caused by poor parenting or genetically modified organisms. They encouraged Nigerians to stop stigmatizing parents of autistic children and provide necessary support for affected individuals. During an autism awareness engagement in Abuja, the Mindful Bridges Foundation emphasized that autism is a neurodevelopmental condition linked to complex genetic and biological factors, not a result of how parents raise their children or consuming genetically modified foods.",
  "summary": "Experts in Abuja have dismissed claims that autism is caused by poor parenting or GMOs, urging Nigerians to stop stigmatising families of autistic children Read More: https://punchng.com/autism-not-caused-by-poor-parenting-gmos-experts/",
  "key_points": [
    "Autism not caused by poor parenting, experts say",
    "GMOs not linked to autism, medical professionals clarify",
    "Nigerians urged to stop stigmatizing autistic children's parents"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}