# Autism and the Brain

## Contents

- Introduction: Introducing the brain
- Anatomy of the brain:
  Overall shape
  - Explore the lobes
  - Explore structures
  - Development
  - Neurons and networks
- Anatomy of the brain in autism:

- Structure
- Integrating approaches
- Pathways, networks and development
- Conclusion

- Test your understanding:

- Question 1
- Question 2
- Question 3
- Acknowledgements
- Help

## Autism and the Brain: Test your understanding

### Question 2

During childhood, humans develop considerably in knowledge and skills. Which of the following brain changes accompany normal development? Tick the boxes to find out the answers.

A massive increase in the number of neurons.
Increases in the size and weight of the brain.
An increase in the number of connections between neurons
Major changes in the shape of the brain.
An increase in the speed of signals between different parts of the cortex.

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