Far too often, children with developmental disorders are diagnosed solely on the basis of their observable behavior, slotted into broad diagnostic pigeonholes and provided generalized treatments that may not always meet their specific needs. — Aditi Shankardass Copy Share Image
When I was 10 years old, a cousin of mine took me on a tour of his medical school. And as a special treat, he took me to the pathology lab and took a real human brain out of the jar and placed it in my hands. And there it was, the seat of human consciousness, the powerhouse of the… — Aditi Shankardass Copy Share
Far too often, children with developmental disorders are diagnosed solely on the basis of their observable behavior, slotted into broad diagnostic pigeonholes and provided… — Aditi Shankardass Copy Share Image
Abnormalities in brain function have traditionally been detected using electroencephalography (EEG), which involves the measurement of the ongoing electrical activity generated by the brain. — Aditi Shankardass Copy Share Image
To diagnose and treat a brain disorder accurately, it would be necessary to look at the brain directly. Looking at behavior alone can miss… — Aditi Shankardass Copy Share Image
When looking at the brain, it is important to go beyond its structure to its function. This is because often in cognitive disorders, the… — Aditi Shankardass Copy Share Image
