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ReviewBrain sciences2025

Neurobiological and Behavioral Heterogeneity in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Gerry Leisman, Rahela Alfasi, Robert Melillo

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Review in Brain sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Gerry LeismanMovement and Cognition Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel.ORCID 0000-0002-9975-7331
Rahela AlfasiMovement and Cognition Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel.ORCID 0009-0005-2297-6682
Robert MelilloMovement and Cognition Laboratory, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Haifa, Haifa 3498838, Israel.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAdolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display distinct neurodevelopmental trajectories marked by atypical neural activation and white matter maturation compared to neurotypical peers.

introductionWhile improvements in face recognition and cognitive skills occur during childhood and adolescence, individuals with ASD often experience a plateau in these areas as they transition to adulthood, impacting daily living, executive function, social cognition, and emotional awareness.

resultsNeuroimaging studies reveal altered white matter growth and connectivity in brain regions associated with social processing, which may underlie these functional challenges. Intellectual disability further compounds developmental difficulties by limiting foundational abilities and slowing progress. DISCUSSION: The multifaceted and persistent service needs spanning legal, educational, vocational, health, and psychosocial domains highlight the necessity for coordinated, individualized, and family-centered approaches, particularly during the transition to adulthood. Advances in research integrating genetic, neurobiological, and behavioral data hold potential for refining diagnostic subgroups and personalizing interventions.

conclusionContinued advocacy and innovation in service delivery are essential to address gaps in adult support systems and enhance long-term outcomes for individuals with ASD.

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autism spectrum disorder (ASD)behavioral regulationexecutive functionfunctional connectivityneurodevelopmentsocial communication

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PMID41154153
PMCPMC12564866

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