Autism Spectrum Disorders as a Functional Disconnection Syndrome

Autism is a brain based disorder that can best be described as ‘A Functional Disconnection Syndrome’. Functional Disconnection Syndrome as outlined in ‘Autism Spectrum Disorders as a Functional Disconnection Syndrome by Melillo and Leisman’ is a functional imbalance of brain activity within each side and/or between the right and left hemispheres, causing the brain to literally become desynchronized. Current research will be outlined to highlight the latest findings in autism and discuss proven strategies to address the underlying cause.