Atypical brain connectivity associated with autism spectrum disorder
Thursday, April 17, 2014 - 12:29
in Psychology & Sociology
Autism spectrum disorder in adolescents appears to be associated with atypical connectivity in the brain involving the systems that help people infer what others are thinking and understand the meaning of others' actions and emotions. The ability to navigate and thrive in complex social systems is commonly impaired in ASD, a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting as many as 1 in 88 children.