Researchers use MRIs to find how the brain functions in autistic people

Research from the Harvard Medical School and the University of Utah revealed that by using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), officials could measure six physical differences of microscopic fibers in the brains of people with autism, reports CNN Health.

Research included males between ages 7 and 28 who suffered from high-functioning autism. Furthermore, the study measured how the water in the brain flows along nerve fibers in parts of the brain that control language, social and emotional functioning.

The study found that the images helped researcher correctly identify those with autism with 94 percent accuracy, which has not been achieved before. However, they caution that research needs to be expanded to more participants and be conducted on younger people with autism.

Teen boarding schools can help children who suffer from autism by designing individualized educational and recreational programs that help them achieve behavioral, social and academic success.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 13 percent of children suffer from developmental disabilities ranging from speech impairments to intellectual disabilities and autism.