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Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Studies of Autistic Spectrum Disorders

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This chapter reviews magnetic resonance spectroscopy studies of Autism Spectrum Disorders. We present a brief clinical overview of autism and related pervasive developmental disorders, and then summarize the neuropathology findings in ASD and neuroimaging investigations of ASD using techniques other than MRS. We then review all published MRS studies of ASD known to us, with some emphasis upon the impact of varying spectroscopic imaging techniques. Finally, we suggest potential future MRS research applications in ASD.

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