IStart Brain Model and Autism

A new model of the brain helps to shed light on how the brain functions in autistic individuals.

Dr. Stephen Grossberg, from the Department of Cognitive and Neural Systems at Boston University, and Dr. Don Seidman from the Dupage Medical group, recently wrote a paper published in the July issue of The Journal of Psychological Review. ISTART (Imbalanced Spectrally Timed Adaptive Resonance Theory) helps to explain how the brain controls normal behavior and how these controls can become imbalanced and manifest autistic symptoms. The model helps scientists understand the various factors that contribute to autism and this approach will make it easier for researchers and future experiments on autism. Go here for further information.