The subcortical correlates of autistic traits in school-age children: a population-based neuroimaging study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is emerging evidence that the neuroanatomy of autism forms a spectrum which extends into the general population. However, whilst several studies have identified cortical morphology correlates of autistic traits, it is not established whether morphological differences are present in the subcortical structures of the brain. Additionally, it is not clear to what extent previously reported structural associations may be confounded by co-occurring psychopathology. To address these questions, we utilised neuroimaging data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study to assess whether a measure of autistic traits was associated with differences in child subcortical morphology, and if any observed differences persisted after adjustment for child internalising and

SUBMITTER: Sharp TH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9921646 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature