Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that severely disrupts social and cognitive
functions. MRI is the method of choice for in vivo and non-invasively investigating human …

Astrocytes comprise half of the cells in the brain. Although astrocytes have traditionally been
described as playing a supportive role for neurons, they have recently been recognized as …

A pivotal period in human brain and behavioral development occurs in the first years of life.
These years are normally characterized by a degree and variety of neuroanatomical change …

Objective: To determine whether differences exist in the configuration of minicolumns
between the brains of autistic and control patients. Background: Autism is a severe and …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifactorial disorder with characteristic synaptic and
gene expression changes. Early intervention during childhood is thought to benefit …

BACKGROUND: Repetitive and stereotyped behavior has been associated with striatum in
various neuropsychiatric disorders. However, striatal involvement has not yet been shown …

We tested for cortical shape abnormalities using surface-based morphometry across a range
of autism spectrum disorders (7.5–18 years of age). We generated sulcal depth maps from …

Autism is marked by overgrowth of the brain at the earliest ages but not at older ages when
decreases in structural volumes and neuron numbers are observed instead. This has led to …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a heterogeneous group of neuropsychiatric disorders
characterized by problems in social communication, as well as by the presence of restricted …

Previous research on neuronal spacing and columnar organization indicates the presence
of cell patterning alterations within the cerebral cortex of individuals with autism spectrum …