Autism and Cerebellar Mutism: A Review of the Neuroanatomical Findings

Abstract

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is behaviorally defined syndrome characterized by atypical social interaction, disordered verbal and non-verbal communication, restricted areas of interest and limited imaginative play. The prevalence of ASD is considered to be approximately 4 to 5 per 1000, but numbers differ according to criteria used for diagnosis [1].