Since I have two sons with asperger's syndrome I have been studying this, It is a physical problem that manifests itself in ones mental health. The amydala is larger than the norm in autistic people, one of the things that effects the amydala is carbon monoxide. So I think the answer is a partial yes though not completely so.
Considering the RAPID increase in autism during the last 20 years, it would appear that there is a definate connection to 'modern lifestyle'. I believe that more is 'known' by the so-called experts, than they are willing to release to the public.. probably for political reasons. Nonetheless, since this question was originally posted, (less than 2 years ago), odds of autism infliction have increased from 1 in 100, to 1 in 90 ~ at this rate, it won't be too long before we reach the 100% ratio ~ ALL humans will be born autistic.Hmm..
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.