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Brain Research Shamsi Sadeghzadeh, BCBA

Brain Research Shamsi Sadeghzadeh, BCBA. Brain Research. In mid-1980s , researchers at Harvard, lead by Margaret Bauman, compared brains of 2 deceased men one with autism and found differences in the size of amygdala . It was smaller in the brain of the man with autism.

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Brain Research Shamsi Sadeghzadeh, BCBA

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  1. Brain ResearchShamsi Sadeghzadeh, BCBA

  2. Brain Research • In mid-1980s, researchers at Harvard, lead by Margaret Bauman, compared brains of 2 deceased men one with autism and found differences in the size of amygdala. It was smaller in the brain of the man with autism. • Another study at the Mind Institute found that there was a decreased number of neurons in the amygdala, particularly in one subdivision of it called lateral nucleus which communicates with a part of brain that controls perception.

  3. Brain Research • A study was done at the Stanford University published in September, 2011, and that found that the brain of autistic kids was unique. The part of the brain that is involved in social/communication and self awareness is different. • These researchers believe that by comparing MRIs, they can distinguish brains of kids with and without autism with 90% accuracy.

  4. Brain Research • A study at the Weimann Institute ‘s Neurobiological Department published in July, 2011 found the following: • In sleeping autistic toddlers, the MRI scans showed lowered level of synchronization between right and left brain areas known to be involved in language and communication. The weaker the synchronization, the more severe were the symptoms of autism.” • Using these scans, “they were able to make autism diagnosis with 70% accuracy.”

  5. Brain Research • Researchers continue to work in hopes of finding the dream biological fingerprint that one day, by using a simple blood test, autism could be diagnosed at birth or even during pregnancy.

  6. History of Autism • In 1943, Leo Kanner observed a group of children, thought to have MR, had unique challenges in: • Developing speech • Social interaction • Ritualized & repetitive behaviors • Isolation • Transitioning • Routine based • Regression of skills

  7. MMR Vaccines – Autism Connection? • MMR vaccines were first manufactured in mid 1930s • First cases of autism were identified in 1943 • Preservatives in Vaccines to prevent contamination • Preservatives contain Thimerosal(49.6% Mercury) • Mercury poisoning signs are identical with autism’s • Since 2001, no mercury in all childhood vaccines, but • Rate of autism still going up

  8. MMR Vaccines & Autism Connection? • About 15% of autism is the regression type. • Toddlers would loose skills about age of 18 month. • MMR vaccines are usually given at about 18 month. • An abundance of home videos show the symptoms of before and receiving vaccines.

  9. MMR Vaccines & Autism connection? • Influenza vaccines contain mercury • Infants & pregnant women receive Influenza vaccines • Courts have compensated parents against vaccines • An IOM report released on September 5,2011 states: “The measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine does not cause autism”. But…. • The medical debate will continue…

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