Magnetoencephalography Research in Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2020 May;30(2):193-203. doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2020.01.001. Epub 2020 Mar 27.

Abstract

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) research indicates differences in neural brain measures in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to typically developing (TD) children. As reviewed here, resting-state MEG exams are of interest as well as MEG paradigms that assess neural function across domains (e.g., auditory, resting state). To date, MEG research has primarily focused on group-level differences. Research is needed to explore whether MEG measures can predict, at the individual level, ASD diagnosis, prognosis (future severity), and response to therapy.

Keywords: ASD; Biomarker; ERD; M100; M50; MEG; MMF.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / diagnostic imaging*
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder / physiopathology*
  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain / physiopathology*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Magnetoencephalography*