Structural connectivity analysis in autism spectrum disorder using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)
This ongoing project investigates structural brain connectivity patterns in individuals with autism spectrum disorder using diffusion tensor imaging. The study applies DTI-based neuroimaging analysis to examine white matter microstructure and connectivity differences associated with autism. By analysing diffusion-derived measures across brain regions and white matter tracts, the project aims to contribute to a better understanding of how structural connectivity may relate to neurodevelopmental differences in autism.
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition associated with differences in social communication, behaviour, sensory processing, and cognition.Diffusion tensor imaging provides a non-invasive way to study white matter structure by measuring the movement of water molecules in brain tissue. This makes DTI a useful technique for exploring structural connectivity and identifying possible differences in neural pathways between autistic and neurotypical individuals.
The aim of this project is to analyse structural connectivity in autism spectrum disorder using DTI-based measures. The project seeks to identify differences in white matter microstructure and connectivity patterns between autistic and neurotypical groups, with the broader goal of improving understanding of the neurobiological features associated with autism.
