Brain activity in people with high-functioning autism has been shown to be atypical in a
number of ways, including reduced synchronization across areas of activation measured by
functional magnetic resonance imaging. This activation atypicality has been observed
mostly during the performance of cognitive tasks. This study compares the resting-state
network of 57 participants with autism and 57 control participants matched for age and
intelligence quotient. The results indicate that both groups have a resting-state network that …