Autism Spectrum Disorder
Altered connectivity patterns, enlarged brain volume in early development, mirror neuron system differences.
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Autism spectrum disorder encompasses diverse presentations of social communication differences and restricted, repetitive behaviors. Neuroimaging reveals altered long-range connectivity — both hyper and hypo — and early brain overgrowth. Mirror neuron system differences, fusiform face area activation patterns, and sensory processing atypicalities are active research areas. The neurodiversity paradigm reframes autism as neurological variation rather than deficit.
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Altered connectivity patterns, enlarged brain volume in early development, mirror neuron system differences.
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