Changes in the development of striatum are involved in repetitive behavior in autism
M Langen, D Bos, SDS Noordermeer, H Nederveen… - Biological …, 2014 - Elsevier
Background Repetitive behavior is a core feature of autism and has been linked to
differences in striatum. In addition, the brain changes associated with autism appear to vary
with age. However, most studies investigating striatal differences in autism are cross-
sectional, limiting inferences on development. In this study, we set out to 1) investigate
striatal development in autism, using a longitudinal design; and 2) examine the relationship
between striatal development and repetitive behavior. Methods We acquired longitudinal …
differences in striatum. In addition, the brain changes associated with autism appear to vary
with age. However, most studies investigating striatal differences in autism are cross-
sectional, limiting inferences on development. In this study, we set out to 1) investigate
striatal development in autism, using a longitudinal design; and 2) examine the relationship
between striatal development and repetitive behavior. Methods We acquired longitudinal …