How are autistic brains wired differently?

These wiring costs were significantly reduced in people with autism, meaning the lengths of their connections were shorter. “These differences are predominantly observed in brain regions that we know are anatomically different in autism, and that are underlying autistic symptoms and traits,” Ecker said.

How do autistic adults think?

Analytical Thinking: People with an autism spectrum disorder think in a logically consistent way that leads to quick decision making. These thinkers can make decisions without experiencing the framing effect that inhibits most neurotypicals from making decisions without bias.

What is the difference between autism and neurotypical autism?

We all know Autism exists on a spectrum but commonly assume if someone is on the spectrum, they are one side of a binary line, regardless of where they fall on the spectrum while if someone is neurotypical they are on the other side of the binary line.

How is the Asperger’s brain different?

The Asperger brain is different in both its function and anatomy as shown in MRI brain scans. This medical study explains why people diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism or Aspergers Syndrome cannot read social cues, thus ‘acting’ differently.

What is the neurobiology of an autistic brain?

Despite all this information about how an autistic brain might be set up, its neurobiology is still a mystery. “One thing that has become a more recent observation is that it may not be just about the structure of the brain, in other words, it may not be so much about the hardware as the software,” Dr. Anderson says.

Can imaging tell an autistic brain from a brain without ASD?

Imaging techniques allow us to see differences that we can measure; but, it is difficult to tell an autistic brain from a brain without ASD with enough sensitivity and specificity to prognose, or even diagnose.