There is currently **no credible scientific evidence that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from WiFi cause Asperger’s symptoms or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children**. Asperger’s syndrome, now classified under the broader category of ASD, is a neurodevelopmental condition with complex genetic and environmental factors, but EMFs from WiFi have not been established as a cause.
Autism spectrum disorder diagnoses have increased over recent decades, but this rise is largely attributed to changes in diagnostic criteria, improved awareness, and better screening tools rather than new environmental causes like WiFi EMFs[1]. The diagnostic criteria for autism have broadened significantly, and new technologies such as eye-tracking combined with artificial intelligence are improving early detection, which contributes to higher reported prevalence[1].
Historically, autism was first clinically described in the 1940s, with earlier observations dating back to the 1920s and 1930s[3]. Some have noted temporal correlations between the rise of electrification and radio infrastructure and early autism descriptions, but these are observational and do not establish causation[2]. The presence of high-power radio infrastructure or electrification preceding autism diagnoses is an interesting historical note but lacks scientific proof that EMFs cause autism or Asperger’s symptoms.
Authoritative medical research focuses on neurodevelopmental and genetic factors as the primary causes of ASD. For example, recent peer-reviewed studies emphasize genetic predispositions and early brain development abnormalities rather than environmental EMF exposure[4]. No major health organization or scientific consensus supports the idea that WiFi or similar low-level EMFs cause autism or Asperger’s symptoms.
WiFi devices emit non-ionizing radiation at very low power levels, which is generally considered safe by international health agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). These agencies have reviewed extensive research and found no convincing evidence linking WiFi EMFs to neurodevelopmental disorders[WHO, ICNIRP].
In summary, while the causes of Asperger’s and autism are complex and multifactorial, **EMFs from WiFi are not recognized as a cause or contributing factor** by current scientific and medical research. The increase in autism diagnoses is better explained by evolving diagnostic practices and increased awareness rather than environmental EMF exposure.
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**Sources:**
[1] Autism spectrum disorder: overdiagnosis or are we facing a new … (Journal of Pediatrics)
[2] What “first Autism cases” means here – RF Safe
[3] History of autism – Wikipedia
[4] Peer-reviewed publications by Professor Gillberg et al. on neurodevelopmental disorders
