Foetal brain development 'may have link to autism' - study

A study that examined brains from children who died has bolstered evidence that something before birth might cause autism.

Foetal brain development 'may have link to autism' - study

A study that examined brains from children who died has bolstered evidence that something before birth might cause autism.

Clusters of disorganised brain cells were discovered in tissue samples from brain regions important for regulating social functioning, emotions and communication – which can all be problematic for children with autism.

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