International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology
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Karen E Waldie

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• Review Article
  The Neural Basis of Autism: A Review
  Author(s): Karen E Waldie and Ashleigh SaundersKaren E Waldie and Ashleigh Saunders
  
  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition for which there is no known cause or cure. Autism is a highly variable disorder, the most prominent difficulties of which include aberrant behavior, poor social skills and disrupted communication skills. Evidence suggests that the prevalence of ASD is steadily rising and this has led to widespread speculation and research concerning the causes of the disorder. Following about 50 years of intensive study, researchers now believe that autism is a complex disorder whose core aspects have distinct causes that often co-occur. Some of these distinct neurological causes are the focus of this review. We focus on findings that suggest that children with ASD have larger overall brain volumes and differences in brain growth trajectory. By adulthood those with ASD have anatomical and functional abnormalities in prefrontal c.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2469-9837.1000113

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