Autism affects the whole brain

Autism not only affects the patient's relationship with others but also affects the whole brain - a recent conclusion by American scientists.

Autism affects the whole brain of patients (Photo: TTO)

When comparing children with autism and children without this disease aged 8-15 years, all of these children have the ability to speak, read and write, American scientists discover that the sick children have many problems. than when performing complex tasks, such as distinguishing the differences between those who look similar or tie a shoelace. This shows that many areas of the young brain have been affected.

Often, autistic patients are identified as people who have problems communicating with others, both verbal and nonverbal communication. They may also have repetitive behaviors and pay special attention to what they like.

However, recent research shows that autism can affect both sensory perception, behavior and memory because disease interferes with different parts of the brain - these parts work together to make those Complex tasks.

Nancy Minshew, a neurologist and psychiatrist at Pittsburgh Medical University and head of the study, said researchers need to consider why the autism affects so many brain regions. because simply consider the relationship between these brain regions with communication problems and repetitive behaviors or hobbies that haunt the patient, thereby having a more correct view of the disease and a way to behave. proper location.

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