'Overgrowth' of Brain Area in Infancy Could Play Role in Autism - Consumer Health News | HealthDay

'Overgrowth' of Brain Area in Infancy Could Play Role in Autism - Consumer Health News | HealthDay: WEDNESDAY, March 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that overgrowth of a part of the brain that's associated with autism occurs during infancy, a finding that may make it possible to diagnose the disorder at an earlier age. The amygdala is a small structure in the brain that's crucial ...