The relatively poor ability of an autistic person to interact socially with others is likely related to. lack of activation of their fusiform face area.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain.
Some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition.
Other causes are not yet known. Scientists believe there are multiple causes of ASD that act together to change the most common ways people develop.
There are five major types of autism which include Asperger's syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Kanner's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise specified.
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