Prenatal exposure to higher levels of bisphenol A, a plastic commonly found in water bottles and packaging and known to leach into our foods and drinks, has been linked to autism spectrum disorder in boys, according to a new study that also identified the biological mechanism underlying this link. Continue Reading Category:ADHD & Autism, Brain Health, Body and Mind Tags:Autism, Plastics, Pregnancy, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health