Scientific brain linked to autism

Troubleshooter · 01-30-2006, 02:05 PM

Highly analytical couples, such as scientists, may be more likely to produce children with autism, an expert has argued.

Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, of the University of Cambridge, said the phenomenon may help explain the recent rise in diagnoses.

He believes the genes which make some analytical may also impair their social and communication skills.

A weakness in these areas is the key characteristic of autism.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4661402.stm

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Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Scientific brain linked to autism Highly analytical couples, such as scientists, may be more likely to produce children with autism, an expert has argued. Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, of the University of Cambridge, said the phenomenon may help explain the recent rise in diagnoses. He believes the genes which make some analytical may also impair their social and communication skills. A weakness in these areas is the key characteristic of autism. ...more... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4661402.stm __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

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