Brain Function for Autism
BRAIN FUNCTION FOR AUTISM
Brain Function for Autism
Psychology 340
Brain Function for Autism The brain has forever stumped scientist on how it functions and which genetics and behavior place in the picture. With many genetic diseases that passed on through a recessive gene; this can cause physical and mental impairment in their offspring. This paper will be focusing on Autism the effects it has on many people. It has been studied that this is a genetically engineered disability, with no cure available cognitive therapy has been found to be very helpful in coping with this lifelong disability. Neurological Damage For years the causes of Autism have been study and what triggers it and at what point of gestation. Many scientists are in agreement that the cause is in the nervous system, as Autism is a nerve dysfunction. Some believe it is an early brain stem injury onset during early gestation: this injury would affect the cranial nerves and later brain development. The injury to the brain stem and the growth interferes with the neuron functioning of other brain regions. The high-functioning area such has speech would be most challenged. In scientific study’s it has been decided that there is a reduction in neurons in the cerebellum in the brain, people with Autism lack the brain activity that would be found in someone without Autism. The cerebellum is part of the hindbrain; this is the part of the brain that controls muscle movement and speech patterns. Scientists are still studying a specific cause, if a specific cause was indicated it would easier to treat or even cure the debilitating disease (Rodier, 2000). In 1995, a group of scientists study the brain stem of a deceased girl with Autism it was found that the brain stem was missing to structures the facial nucleolus, this control muscle movement in the face and the superior olive which, controls auditory functions. Both functions
Brain Function for Autism
Psychology 340
Brain Function for Autism The brain has forever stumped scientist on how it functions and which genetics and behavior place in the picture. With many genetic diseases that passed on through a recessive gene; this can cause physical and mental impairment in their offspring. This paper will be focusing on Autism the effects it has on many people. It has been studied that this is a genetically engineered disability, with no cure available cognitive therapy has been found to be very helpful in coping with this lifelong disability. Neurological Damage For years the causes of Autism have been study and what triggers it and at what point of gestation. Many scientists are in agreement that the cause is in the nervous system, as Autism is a nerve dysfunction. Some believe it is an early brain stem injury onset during early gestation: this injury would affect the cranial nerves and later brain development. The injury to the brain stem and the growth interferes with the neuron functioning of other brain regions. The high-functioning area such has speech would be most challenged. In scientific study’s it has been decided that there is a reduction in neurons in the cerebellum in the brain, people with Autism lack the brain activity that would be found in someone without Autism. The cerebellum is part of the hindbrain; this is the part of the brain that controls muscle movement and speech patterns. Scientists are still studying a specific cause, if a specific cause was indicated it would easier to treat or even cure the debilitating disease (Rodier, 2000). In 1995, a group of scientists study the brain stem of a deceased girl with Autism it was found that the brain stem was missing to structures the facial nucleolus, this control muscle movement in the face and the superior olive which, controls auditory functions. Both functions
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