Danger of oversimplification

• no solid evidence that the amygdala is more dysfunctional in ASD compared to those with ASD to other brain areas
• Paul et al


  looked at 2 women,one was SM,who had damage to both amygdala.

  They both had social behaviours that are similar to those with ASD but not as severe
• Suggests that amygdala dysfunction alone doesnt fully explain the social behaviour challenges
• The role of the brain in ASD is intricate and shouldnt be oversimplified by only focusing on the amygdala