March 2008 PMID 18258309

Neuroanatomy of autism.

David G Amaral, Cynthia Mills Schumann, Christine Wu Nordahl

Mentions

16
Peak: 2 in Dec 2023
across 4 sources since Jun 2020

Extended reach

47,264
potential audience

Total likes

590

Video views

38,504

Mentions per month

Jun 2020 – Apr 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter9 posts
  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions demonstrate a general acknowledgment of the complex, multidimensional nature of autism's neuroanatomy, with specific mentions of the cerebellum, sex differences, and developmental factors. Participants reference key findings, such as the sex-specific effects and the multidimensional effects on cortical features, using technical language and some critique to highlight gaps or limitations, which reflects a moderate level of engagement and impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the complexity and significance of the neuroanatomy findings, with some noting the importance of sex differences and developmental perspectives.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show moderate interest, especially with mentions of specific brain regions and the implications for understanding autism.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Engagement appears to be moderate, with a few users referencing specific research details and expressing personal understanding or critique.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective discussion suggests a recognition of the article's impact on advancing neuroanatomical understanding, though some critique indicates ongoing debates.

Abstract in brief

  • Autism spectrum disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition affecting 1 in 150 children, characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors.
  • Brain studies have identified abnormalities in regions like the frontal lobes, amygdala, and cerebellum, but no consistent pathology has been pinpointed, highlighting the disorder's heterogeneity.
  • Recent research suggests that disruptions in the developmental process of the brain over time, rather than just structural differences, play a key role in autism, emphasizing the need for further detailed studies on well-defined groups.]

Top posts

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Raphaël Béné
@neuroraf · X

The neuroanatomy of autism spectrum disorder: An overview of structural neuroimaging findings and their translatability to the clinical setting https://t.co/CFPvqwIpbV by Christine Ecker

Apr 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 3,279 followers View post →
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@BubblesAndChaos · X

"...results confirm the hypothesis that the neuroanatomy of autism is truly multidimensional, and affects multiple and most likely independent cortical features." https://t.co/JACZnb5wov

Jun 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 60 followers View post →
brainlet
@magicianbrain · X

@AbstractFairy @nosilverv what i like about this view is that it does not posit any sort of "a wizard did it" type explanation such as an autism gene or some evolutionary advantage or whatever (though the biology/neurobiology/neuroanatomy of autism is very intricate)

Dec 4, 2020 · 1 like · 2,188 followers View post →
Meri Perkins
@mlperk1 · X

The neuroanatomy of autism 013 a developmental perspective https://t.co/vEPfVWzevh

Jul 22, 2023 · 1,285 followers View post →
Christopher Anderson
@Vincible37 · X

"The neuroanatomy of autism may be partly sex-specific." https://t.co/nIDN87rMym

Mar 14, 2021 · 606 followers View post →
Large-scale_brain_networks
@LargeBrainnet · X

This sentence is very important. "We also found evidence that sex modulates the neuroanatomy of autism but not ADHD." ASD depend on the BNST. Dr. Iryna said "The BNST is sexually dimorphic.". https://t.co/KnSFpr8yRU

Dec 13, 2023 · 527 followers View post →

All mentions

Autism Origins Laboratory
@AutismOriginLab · X

Neuroanatomy of autism: what is the role of the cerebellum? https://t.co/05dxO5pNXY #asd #Autism #Fragile X syndrome

Sep 18, 2024 · 9 followers View post →
Large-scale_brain_networks
@LargeBrainnet · X

This sentence is very important. "We also found evidence that sex modulates the neuroanatomy of autism but not ADHD." ASD depend on the BNST. Dr. Iryna said "The BNST is sexually dimorphic.". https://t.co/KnSFpr8yRU

Dec 13, 2023 · 527 followers View post →
Large-scale_brain_networks
@LargeBrainnet · X

@rai_bethlehem @saashi_bedford "Sex modulates the neuroanatomy of autism but not ADHD." I understood by this paper. https://t.co/JnuXVYUwsY

Dec 11, 2023 · 527 followers View post →
Meri Perkins
@mlperk1 · X

The neuroanatomy of autism 013 a developmental perspective https://t.co/vEPfVWzevh

Jul 22, 2023 · 1,285 followers View post →
effJay aylorTay
@gum_would_be_ · X

@Beautidivergen2 no mention of handedness in that article but it's basically written by anesthesiologists who know little about autism for anesthesiologists who know nothing about autism. the summary of autism is based on 2 citations -- kanner 1943 & an article called "neuroanatomy of autism"

Jul 4, 2021 · 280 followers View post →
Raphaël Béné
@neuroraf · X

The neuroanatomy of autism spectrum disorder: An overview of structural neuroimaging findings and their translatability to the clinical setting https://t.co/CFPvqwIpbV by Christine Ecker

Apr 5, 2021 · 2 likes · 3,279 followers View post →
Christopher Anderson
@Vincible37 · X

"The neuroanatomy of autism may be partly sex-specific." https://t.co/nIDN87rMym

Mar 14, 2021 · 606 followers View post →
brainlet
@magicianbrain · X

@AbstractFairy @nosilverv what i like about this view is that it does not posit any sort of "a wizard did it" type explanation such as an autism gene or some evolutionary advantage or whatever (though the biology/neurobiology/neuroanatomy of autism is very intricate)

Dec 4, 2020 · 1 like · 2,188 followers View post →
See_Spot_Tweet
@BubblesAndChaos · X

"...results confirm the hypothesis that the neuroanatomy of autism is truly multidimensional, and affects multiple and most likely independent cortical features." https://t.co/JACZnb5wov

Jun 17, 2020 · 2 likes · 60 followers View post →