tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post3374637524479665308..comments2024-02-13T21:31:57.980-04:00Comments on Facing Autism in New Brunswick: Increased Gray Matter and Abnormal Mirror Neuron System Functioning in Children with AutismAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05838571980003579163noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33052404.post-63673253637134589022007-12-01T10:50:00.000-04:002007-12-01T10:50:00.000-04:00The question I would ask, based on this research, ...The question I would ask, based on this research, is if there was a basis for assuming that a measurable difference in function was indicative of dysfunction, or merely an assumption that a difference indicated lower functioning.<BR/><BR/>Even taking that idea out for a spin, we cannot state it categorically to be an ORGANIC disability (merely a difference) until we have established best practices for training the autistic brain.<BR/><BR/>Of course, establishing that there IS an "autistic brain" with measurable distinctions is a huge step, worth significant attention and applause. But let's not pretend that we have any genuine insight into what that actually means yet - merely that we have gotten to the point where it seems that finding out may well be possible.Bob Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331371505961522315noreply@blogger.com