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- Scientists found a difference in the adult brain.
- The finding may help explain features of autism.
- Autism causes social differences and focused interests.
- Many people with autism show repetitive behaviours and routines.
- Researchers used MRI scans and PET scans to compare brains.
- They also used EEG to measure brain electrical activity.
- The study tested adults with and without autism.
- All participants in the study were adults.
- Scientists hope this leads to better treatments later.
Difficult words
- autism — A condition that affects social communication.
- feature — A part or quality of something.features
- repetitive — Doing the same action again and again.
- routine — A regular set of actions or habits.routines
- scan — A medical imaging test of the body or brain.MRI scans, PET scans
- participant — A person who takes part in a study.participants
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Discussion questions
- Do you know someone with autism?
- Do you have a daily routine you follow?
- Have you ever had a medical scan like MRI or X-ray?
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