Autism and the Brain: Anatomy of the brain

Development

Autism is a condition in which the person’s development follows a path that differs markedly from the norm. In this section you will learn about the development of the human brain both before birth and in childhood.

Before birth:

In order for the brain to be able to execute its complex tasks, it undergoes an intricate process of development. In this section you will learn how the human brain develops typically, both before birth and in childhood. Later in the activity, you will learn how brain development is thought to be different in autism. Click on the play button to begin.

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During childhood:

Although the brain of a newly born child looks very similar to that of an adult, it undergoes huge changes over the first few years of life. Click on the play button to continue.

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