Month: December 2010

Research including Andy Alexander, shows autism MRI test may detect disorder quicker in high-functioning patients

Scientists using diffusion tensor imaging have been able to identify individuals with autism 94% of the time

Seth Pollak, PhD, discusses how childhood environment can shape the human brain on “Office Hours”

How does childhood environment shape the human brain? Can caregiver abuse and neglect - as well as nurturing - promote behaviors and reaction patterns that last a lifetime?