Forbes October 11, 2024
Neurodiversity advocates have long argued that autistic brains are differently wired. Now, new evidence shows they are right. Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of the brain in autistic children, according to a new study published in the journal Autism Research. These findings contribute to our understanding of how the brain works in autism, continuing a shift away from seeing autism as a group of undesirable behaviors to a uniquely structured brain that provides a unique experience. The researchers hope that investigations like theirs could generate new diagnostic insights and therapies for autism.
Autistic brains show differences in neuron density
Past research into brain structure in autism has faced limitations because it relied on...
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