A Key Brain Difference Linked to Autism Is Found for the First …
Oct 15, 2024 · Using positron emission tomography (PET) scans, researchers found that the brains of autistic adults have fewer synapses—crucial junctions where nerve cells send signals to and from each other or other types of cells—than the brains of neurotypical people.
Characteristics of Brains in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Structure ...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social communication and restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs). Over the past decade, neuroimaging studies have provided considerable insights underlying neurobiological mechanisms of ASD.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Brain Areas Involved, Neurobiological ...
Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD, is a neurodevelopmental brain complex disease established in growing fetuses and very young children during early development. ASD is caused by the altered expression of specific genes [1,2]. Its identification was not an early discovery.
The neuroanatomy of autism – a developmental perspective
Here we review some of the neuroanatomical alterations reported in autism, with a particular focus on well‐validated findings and recent advances in the field, and ask what these observations can tell us about normal and abnormal brain development.
Autism Brain Development: How Does Autism Work in the Brain?
Oct 21, 2024 · Understanding autism brain development is crucial for both treating and managing this condition. The link between autism and the brain has been a significant area of research, producing notable findings on the structural differences and growth patterns of the brain in individuals with autism.
UC Davis study uncovers age-related brain differences in autistic ...
Mar 3, 2023 · A new study led by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers confirms that brain development in people with autism differs from those with typical neurodevelopment. According to the study published in PNAS, these differences are linked to genes involved in inflammation, immunity response and neural transmissions. They begin in childhood and evolve ...
New Genetic Link to Autism Identified on X Chromosome
4 days ago · While DDX53, located on the X chromosome, is known to play a role in brain development and function, ... Autism Speaks, Autism Speaks Canada, Ontario Brain Institute, the Italian Ministry for Education, University and Research and SickKids Foundation. Additional funding was provided by National Institutes of Health and the California Center for ...
Autism and Brain Development - Cell Press
Genetic studies are refining our understanding of neurodevelopmental mechanisms in autism. Some autism-related mutations appear to disrupt genes regulated by neuronal activity, which are especially important in development of the postnatal nervous system.
Brain development in autism: Timing is everything | Science ...
Jan 23, 2019 · Autism is regarded as a disorder of brain development, but precisely when the neurodevelopmental program goes awry and in which cell types remain key unanswered questions.
Understanding Autism's Impact on Cognitive Development
Aug 11, 2024 · Recent research on autism spectrum disorder has uncovered several key differences in brain structure and function that contribute to the cognitive strengths and challenges associated with autism. One of the most significant findings is the altered pattern of neural connectivity in autistic brains.