Diffusion Tensor Visualization with Glyph Packing

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1329-1336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Kindlmann ◽  
Carl-fredrik Westin
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Tensor ◽  
Tensor Visualization

MR diffusion tensor imaging: recent advance and new techniques for diffusion tensor visualization

2003 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshitaka Masutani ◽  
Shigeki Aoki ◽  
Osamu Abe ◽  
Naoto Hayashi ◽  
Kuni Otomo
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Tensor Imaging ◽  
Diffusion Tensor ◽  
New Techniques ◽  
Mr Diffusion ◽  
Tensor Visualization ◽  
Mr Diffusion Tensor Imaging

Development of Neural Structure and Function in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Potential Implications for Learning Language

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 1783-1797
Author(s):  
Kelly L. Coburn ◽  
Diane L. Williams
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Language Development ◽  
Diffusion Tensor ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Language Intervention ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autistic Children ◽  
Neural Structure ◽  
Complex Information ◽  
And Function

Purpose Neurodevelopmental processes that begin during gestation and continue throughout childhood typically support language development. Understanding these processes can help us to understand the disruptions to language that occur in neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Method For this tutorial, we conducted a focused literature review on typical postnatal brain development and structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, magnetoencephalography, and electroencephalography studies of the neurodevelopmental differences that occur in ASD. We then integrated this knowledge with the literature on evidence-based speech-language intervention practices for autistic children. Results In ASD, structural differences include altered patterns of cortical growth and myelination. Functional differences occur at all brain levels, from lateralization of cortical functions to the rhythmic activations of single neurons. Neuronal oscillations, in particular, could help explain disrupted language development by elucidating the timing differences that contribute to altered functional connectivity, complex information processing, and speech parsing. Findings related to implicit statistical learning, explicit task learning, multisensory integration, and reinforcement in ASD are also discussed. Conclusions Consideration of the neural differences in autistic children provides additional scientific support for current recommended language intervention practices. Recommendations consistent with these neurological findings include the use of short, simple utterances; repetition of syntactic structures using varied vocabulary; pause time; visual supports; and individualized sensory modifications.

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