Background Although it is well recognized that autism is associated with altered patterns of
over-and under-connectivity, specifics are still a matter of debate. Little has been done so far …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in social communication and
interaction. Since its discovery as a major functional brain system, the default mode network …

Abstract Diffusion-weighted MRI (DW-MRI) has become a popular imaging modality for
probing the microstructural properties of white matter and comparing them between …

Objective: Evidence from prospective studies of high-risk infants suggests that early
symptoms of autism usually emerge late in the first or early in the second year of life after a …

The pupillary light reflex (PLR) describes the constriction and subsequent dilation of the
pupil in response to light as a result of the antagonistic actions of the iris sphincter and …

Abstract Background Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms have been hypothesized
to result from altered brain connectivity. The 'disconnectivity'hypothesis has been used to …

White matter tracts of the brain allow neurons and neuronal networks to communicate and
function with high efficiency. The aim of this review is to briefly introduce diffusion tensor …

The thalamus plays crucial roles in the development and mature functioning of numerous
sensorimotor, cognitive and attentional circuits. Currently limited evidence suggests that …

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has been associated with atypical brain
functioning. Functional connectivity MRI (fcMRI) studies examining neural networks in …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is defined by impaired social interaction and
communication accompanied by stereotyped behaviors and restricted interests. Although …