Arterial spin labeling provides a reliable neurobiological marker of autism spectrum disorder

ConclusionsArterial spin labeling revealed hypoperfusion in children with ASD in regions critical to social perception and cognition. The left fusiform gyrus plays an important role in facial recognition, and greater CBF in this region was correlated with more normative facial recognition performance in children with ASD. This study takes an important first step in establishing CBF of the temporal lobes as a reliable marker of ASD.
Source: Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Category: Neurology Source Type: research