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Probing the Brain in Autism Using fMRI and Diffusion Tensor Imaging
Published on: September 12, 2011
Pathophysiology of autism: evidence from brain imaging:
Quinton Deeley1, Declan Murphy
1Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, London, UK.
Abstract:
Autism spectrum disorders involve pervasive developmental abnormalities in social communication, socio-emotional reciprocity, and restricted and repetitive interests. They are likely to be caused by abnormalities in multiple brain regions, including 'underconnectivity' between components of networks subserving a variety of cognitive functions.
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