Research: Techniques and Devices to Restore Cognition

Authored by Serruya, MD, and Kahana MJ in Behavioral Brain Research, Volume 192, Issue 2, p. 149-165, (2008).

Article summary (posted Aug 28, 2008):

Brain-machine implants may some day help patients with autism who do not respond to other interventions.

This article reviews the science behind creating direct links between the brain and computer in order to improve brain function. Two examples of such devices are cochlear implants and deep brain stimulators. More devices are currently being developed. These devices would be chosen for the patient, placed in the brain, and the patient would be taught how to use them. The authors suggest that these devices may some day restore brain function in patients who have few other options.

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autism, cognition, intervention, science
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