The Modifier Model of Autism and Social Development in Higher Functioning Children

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Research & Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, Volume 32, Issue 2, p.124-139 (2007)

Layperson Summary:

A better understanding of the different subtypes of autism may help therapists do a better job of targeting therapy to the patient.

This paper describes a model for how and why autism can be different for each person. The authors use this model to describe different subtypes of autism. They believe that differences in the brains can explain some of the differences between the different autism subtypes. These brain differences may be able to be measured using a simple brain test (EEG). Other differences between subtypes can be explained by differences in IQ.

Scientific Abstract

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