CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

AUTISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Autism impacts the brain in all areas EXCEPT
A
communication
B
social
C
physical
D
cognition
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Others have found that autistic children have enlarged amygdalae early in development and that the difference levels off over time2, 4. Autistic people have decreased amounts of brain tissue in parts of the cerebellum, the brain structure at the base of the skull, according to a meta-analysis of 17 imaging studies5.

Detailed explanation-2: -What may be less well known, however, is that many people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) also face problems with motor (muscle) skills, including balance and coordination. In fact, motor problems often start in infancy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Specifically, in autistic brains there is significantly more folding in the left parietal and temporal lobes as well as in the right frontal and temporal regions. “These alterations are often correlated with modifications in neuronal network connectivity, ” Dr. Culotta says.

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