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Scientific Brain Linked to Autism

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the buffer-overflow dept.

squoozer writes "The BBC is reporting that a leading scientist in area of Developmental Psychopathology, Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, is indicating that there is good chance that there is a scientific basis to the observed phenomenon that children with highly analytical parents are more likely to be autistic. He believes the genes which make someone analytical may also impair their social and communication skills. A weakness in these areas is the key characteristic of autism."

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  1. Baron-Cohen by Geoffreyerffoeg · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I knew I had seen that name before...Thanks Wikipedia. Dr. Baron-Cohen is the cousin of Sacha Baron Cohen, alias Ali G.

  2. So, what's autism all about? by grimJester · · Score: 1, Redundant

    What's autism all about? Is it good or is it whack?

    Hey, it's on topic this time.