Early white matter development is abnormal in tuberous sclerosis complex patients who develop autism spectrum disorder

ConclusionsUnderconnectivity across multiple white matter fiber bundles develops over the first 2 years of life in subjects with TSC and ASD. Future studies examining brain-behavior relationships are needed to determine how variation in the brain structure is associated with ASD symptoms.

http://link.springer.com/10.1186/s11689-019-9293-x

Source: Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders - December 15, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research