Autism
A movie depicting autism spectrum disorder
"Music" by Sia
Our brains have the amazing ability to remember songs. This is because of which structure in the brain.
What is the hippocampus?
This structure of the brain is responsible for balance and coordination
What is the cerebellum?
Symptoms of this neurological phenomenon include issues with verbal communication and repetitive behaviors
Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)
This lobe of the brain interprets the emotional content of the music
What is the frontal lobe?
This hormone when released makes you feel sleepy.
What is melatonin?
This person suggested that people with autism's neural activity is muddled due to the timing of neurons
Jeffrey S. Anderson
This emotional hub of the brain allows us to associate musical tunes and notes with different feelings
What is the limbic system?
This structure of the brain regulates thirst
What is the hypothalamus?
Name at least 2 reasons why Sia's "Music" was regarded with controversy
The actress playing Music is not an autistic actor
Exaggerates the behavior and symptoms of those on the autism spectrum disorder
Insensitivity and Ignorance to those of the Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sound waves transmitted into this part of the inner ear cause our tiny hair cells to sway
What is the cochlea?
This brain scan produces the most detailed images of the structures of the brain
What is an MRI scan?
This part of the brain is affected and can be a possible sign of ASD during early development
Sulcal pits
The rewiring of neural circuits, occurs when we go from one emotional state to another
What is neuroplasticity?
While hiking, you see a huge bear, this part of the nervous system prepares you for the emergency
What is the sympathetic nervous system?