Pre-birth brain growth problems linked to autism, study shows

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 - 22:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Children with autism have more brain cells and heavier brains compared to typically developing children, according to researchers. The small, preliminary study provides direct evidence for possible prenatal causes of autism.

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