What Is Asperger's Syndrome?
6. Disease Process
Asperger syndrome is thought to begin during the early stages of fetal development. It arises from the impairment occurring to many or all brain systems. It is difficult to differentiate the mechanism or the pathology of Asperger’s from other types of autism. However, most scientists believe they are separate.
The mostly accepted theory is that Asperger’s arises because of developmental changes that affect brain development immediately after conception. Abnormal migration of embryonic brain cells may cause alterations in the brain areas responsible for thought and behavior.
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