Autism and how our brains are wired, with neuroscience pioneer Professor Lyn Beazley

One in 100 children in Australia will be born with autism.  Neuroscientist Professor Lyn Beazley tells us why we should tap into the incredible capabilities of autistic people. In fact, the greatest advances we have made on the planet were made by people with autism. 

“People on the spectrum will solve things in ways that you would never have thought of” – Professor Lyn Beazley.

You’ll hear:

• Spectrum (2:10)
• Importance of early intervention (6:10)
• Embracing autism in a fast-paced world (7:20)
• Brain development in utero (11:00)
• Neuroplasticity (14:30)
• The adolescent brain (16:00)
• Alcohol and the brain (17:10)
• Brain wiring (18:00)
• Getting support (21:00)

 Duration: 24 minutes.

 
Links:

Curtin University Autism Academy

Telethon Kids Institute

 
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