Wednesday, January 13, 2010

More Evidence That Autism Is a Brain 'Connectivity' Disorder

ScienceDaily (Jan. 11, 2010) — Studying a rare disorder known as tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), researchers at Children's Hospital Boston add to a growing body of evidence suggesting that autism spectrum disorders, which affect 25 to 50 percent of TSC patients, result from a miswiring of connections in the developing brain, leading to improper information flow. The finding may also help explain why many people with TSC have seizures and intellectual disabilities.


This article details new research that supports Dr. Gutstein's work in RDI - that autism is a disorder caused by underconnectivity of the brain.  Here is a link to the full article: 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100110151333.htm#

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