2012
Neural systems for speech and song in autism
Lai G, Pantazatos SP, Schneider H, Hirsch J. Neural systems for speech and song in autism. Brain 2012, 135: 961-975. PMID: 22298195, PMCID: PMC3286324, DOI: 10.1093/brain/awr335.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAgingAnisotropyAttentionAutistic DisorderBrainChildDiffusion Tensor ImagingFemaleFunctional LateralityHead MovementsHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedInterview, PsychologicalLanguageMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMusicNerve NetNeural PathwaysNeuropsychological TestsPhotic StimulationRecruitment, NeurophysiologicalSpeechYoung AdultConceptsInferior frontal gyrusLeft inferior frontal gyrusFrontal gyrusAutistic childrenNeural systemsArcuate fasciculusFunctional magnetic resonanceSuperior temporal gyrusAge-matched control childrenLeft arcuate fasciculusPassive auditory stimulationMusic abilityLanguage disabilitySong conditionTemporal gyrusSpeech stimulationAuditory stimulationAutismFunctional connectivityNeural organizationBrain regionsSpeechControl childrenGyrusAutistic
2011
Speech Stimulation during Functional MR Imaging as a Potential Indicator of Autism
Lai G, Schneider HD, Schwarzenberger JC, Hirsch J. Speech Stimulation during Functional MR Imaging as a Potential Indicator of Autism. Radiology 2011, 260: 521-30. PMID: 21628495, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.11101576.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSuperior temporal gyrusControl subjectsSpeech stimulationFunctional MR imagingFunctional MR imaging activationFunctional magnetic resonanceAutistic subjectsMR imagingPrimary auditory cortexWilcoxon rank sum testInstitutional review boardMagnetic resonanceSpread of activityTwo-sample t-testRank sum testUnivariate general linear model analysisProspective studyMR evaluationAuditory cortexGeneral linear model analysisControl groupObjective indicatorsTemporal gyrusInformed consentReview board