Neurobiological perspectives to explain autism: a systematic literature review
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neurobiology, autism, child & adolescent psychopathology, systematic reviewAbstract
In this article, we approach the neurobiological perspectives to explain autism by means of a systematic review of academic literature. We start by considering neurobiology as a complex field that studies the anatomo-physiological aspects of the central nervous system. In connection with autism, we recognize four main perspectives within this field: i) the neuroanatomical perspective, ii) the neurosocial perspective, iii) the genetic perspective and iv) the neurochemical perspective. After developing the main ideas of each perspective, we analyze possible compatibilities, juxtapositions and oppositions between them.
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