Asperger’s Syndrome and Brain Mechanism: An Overview
Perihan Yiğit1, Fehmi Balandi1, Oytun Erbaş1
1ERBAS Institute of Experimental Medicine, Illinois, USA & Gebze, Türkiye
Keywords: Asperger's syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, environmental factor, genetic factor, neuropathology
Abstract
Asperger's syndrome (AS), a neurodevelopmental disorder and a form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is characterized by restricted interests, stereotypical behavior, and lack of delay in the development of language and cognitive abilities. One in every 44 children has ASD, which involves interactions between genetic and environmental factors. It is more common in men than women and has comorbidities. Since there is no treatment for ASD, curative approaches are used. This review provides information about AS as well as an overview of the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to it.
Cite this article as: Yiğit P, Balandi F, Erbaş O. Asperger’s Syndrome and Brain Mechanism: An Overview. JEB Med Sci 2022;3(3):185-190.
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