Post by misty on Jan 7, 2007 18:40:32 GMT -5
Charlie Girl
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4888528.stm
Weak brain links 'explain autism'
People with ASD did not respond to faces in the usual way
The difficulties people with autism have in relating to others could be due to poor communication between brain areas, scientists suggest.
It may explain why they do not interact well, as the weak links mean they benefit less from social situations.
It had been thought that their lack of social skills was due to abnormalities in particular brain areas.
"We know that many people with ASD have particular difficulties in this area and we are hopeful that an improved understanding of these processes will enable people to receive appropriate and helpful support."
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4888528.stm
Weak brain links 'explain autism'
People with ASD did not respond to faces in the usual way
The difficulties people with autism have in relating to others could be due to poor communication between brain areas, scientists suggest.
It may explain why they do not interact well, as the weak links mean they benefit less from social situations.
It had been thought that their lack of social skills was due to abnormalities in particular brain areas.
"We know that many people with ASD have particular difficulties in this area and we are hopeful that an improved understanding of these processes will enable people to receive appropriate and helpful support."
