Altered neuronal network connectivity in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Authors

Maryam H. Alsameen, The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
L Flynn, The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
C Cerros, The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
M Williams, The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
D E. Hill, Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA
J M. Stephen, The Mind Research Network, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

3-22-2024

Abstract

We investigated how Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects brain connections in children 6-8 years of age using noninvasive brain imaging. Comparing 52 children, half with FASD, we found differences in brain connectivity patterns. Children with FASD showed reduced connections in areas related to thinking and movement, while typically developing children had stronger connections in sensory and movement areas. These findings help us understand how FASD affects the brain's wiring and functioning.

FUNDING: NIAAA P50AA022534, R01AA029605.

Recommended Citation

Alsameen, Maryam H.; L Flynn; C Cerros; M Williams; D E. Hill; and J M. Stephen. "Altered neuronal network connectivity in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder." (2024). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hsc-bbhrd/158