When compared to normal non-autistic controls,those with autism spectrum disorder have been found to have smaller minicolumns in the cerebral cortex.Related to information processing,smaller minicolumns ____.

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Smaller minicolumns are associated with increased neuronal connectivity and information processing, which favors the process of discrimination. This means that individuals with autism spectrum disorder may have difficulty generalizing information and may struggle with tasks that require categorization and recognizing relationships between different stimuli. However, they may also have exceptional attention to detail and be able to detect subtle differences between similar stimuli. Smaller minicolumns do not directly assist in language acquisition.

When Compared to Normal Non-Autistic Controls,those with Autism Spectrum Disorder