Even though there are many theories regarding the causes of autism, scientists have not yet identified the true trigger of autism. However, it appears that autism has early roots in abnormalities in the structure and/or function of the brain and nervous system. In fact, the brain scans of individuals with autism reflect differences regarding the shape and structure of the brain compared to individuals without autism (Autism Speaks, 2016). Over the years, scientists and researchers have identified that a combination of gene mutations and environmental factors significantly influence early brain development. The cerebral cortex, amygdala, hippocampus, brain stem, cerebellum, corpus callosum, and basal ganglia are all extremely important structures…