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The amygdala theory of autism

Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews · 2000 · Vol. 24(3) · pp. 355–364
Simon Baron‐CohenHoward RingEdward T. BullmoreSally WheelwrightChris AshwinSteven Williams
Autism Spectrum Disorder ResearchFunctional Brain Connectivity StudiesNeural dynamics and brain functionAutismAmygdalaPsychologyNeuroscienceFunctional magnetic resonance imagingAbnormalityFeelingCognitive psychologyDevelopmental psychologyPsychiatry

MeSH terms

AmygdalaAnimalsAutistic DisorderHumansSocial Behavior

Funding

  • Wellcome Trust
  • Gatsby Charitable Foundation
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