# 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: Anatomy of the brain in autism

### Conclusion

This multimedia activity has introduced the typical anatomy and development of the brain, and considered scientific evidence about how structure, function and development of the brain may be different in people on the autism spectrum. Advances in techniques for studying brain structures and neural circuitry, including fMRI and MEG, have provided researchers with a wealth of information about this interesting and important topic. However, there is much to be explored, especially about exactly how and when atypical development takes place. Future studies will undoubtedly tell us more about this, and hopefully, in the longer term, will inform the development of effective interventions.

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