July 2009 PMID 19635083

Brainstem transcription of speech is disrupted in children with autism spectrum disorders.

Nicole Russo, Trent Nicol, Barbara Trommer, Steve Zecker, Nina Kraus

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Several posts express agreement, highlighting the significance of disrupted brainstem responses in ASD, as seen in phrases like 'supports the idea that auditory processing differences are core.' Others show keen interest by exploring how the findings could influence diagnosis or intervention, evident in comments about 'potential clinical tools.' The tone suggests a mix of acknowledgment and curiosity rather than deep controversy or dismissiveness, reflecting thoughtful engagement with the research's implications.

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Most discussions acknowledge the research findings, with some emphasizing the relevance to autism and neural processing.

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Participants show high curiosity, often discussing potential implications or related concepts, indicating strong engagement.

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Posts include specific references to mechanisms like neural timing and phase locking, demonstrating thoughtful analysis.

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While a few discuss clinical or diagnostic relevance, the overall consensus perceives moderate potential impact on understanding autism.

Abstract in brief

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) show disrupted brainstem responses to speech sounds, especially in noisy environments, which may contribute to language impairments.
The study found that although basic brainstem responses appeared normal, children with ASD had issues with neural timing, phase locking, and response fidelity when processing speech, particularly in background noise.
These abnormalities in early sound processing could be used as a clinical tool for assessing auditory processing in ASD and tracking the effectiveness of auditory training interventions.]

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