3min chapter

Speaking of Psychology cover image

How early detection could change autism diagnosis and intervention, with Geraldine Dawson, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

CHAPTER

The Effects of Autism on the Development of the Brain

There's been quite a bit of research looking at the development of the structure of the brain using MRI. And what they found is that there's differences in the development of this white matter that can be seen by six to 12 months of age. We do think that autism affects the ability of the different brain regions to be coordinated in a way to allow us to engage in these very complex behaviors.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode