# 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

### Explore the lobes

Each hemisphere is divided into four lobes each of which has specialist functions while working with other lobes to carry out complex processing tasks. Use the mouse to find them on the image. You can then view the lobes on the '3D brain' by clicking on the button.

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