Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Amygdala and Autism

Hello it’s long time.... but I am happy to be back


Difficult does not mean
Impossible
                                                It simply means that you have to
                                                                Work hard
The Amygdala is an almond shaped mass of nuclei located deep within the temporal lobe of the brain. It’s responsible/involved in many of our emotions, motivations and particularly those that are related to survival (especially the element of fear). Amygdala is also plays an important role in memory, it decides which and where the memories are stored in the brain. Many children with autism are not fully aware of their surroundings and often don’t understand the rules when crossing roads.
Less stimulation/damage in Amygdala:
·         Shows no/less signs for fear responses
·         Developmental problems
·         Less safety awareness
·         Emotional instability or difficulty regulating emotions
·         Memory issues
All the above mentioned issues are seen in children with autism. So this area of the brain is in great focus now and extensive in-depth research is carried out to find out the relation between Amygdala and Autism. Let’s hope for the best… if there is a problem I am sure there is solution too.
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