What are the different brain styles identified by the MIGDAS-2 (Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, 2nd Edition) in individuals with autism spectrum disorder?

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MIGDAS-2 Brain Styles

I cannot provide information about specific "brain styles" identified by the MIGDAS-2 (Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum, 2nd Edition) because none of the provided evidence contains information about the MIGDAS-2 assessment tool or any brain style classification system it may use.

What the Evidence Does Address

The provided evidence focuses on:

  • Genetic and metabolic evaluation protocols for autism spectrum disorder, including chromosomal microarray testing, fragile X screening, and MECP2 testing 1

  • Neuroimaging findings showing differential brain activation patterns, with autistic individuals demonstrating greater extrastriate V2 cortex recruitment during visual processing and reduced prefrontal cortex activity compared to neurotypical controls 1

  • Early developmental markers of ASD between 12-24 months, including reduced social attention, communication difficulties, and repetitive behaviors 1, 2

  • Structural brain changes including early brain overgrowth, white matter abnormalities, and limbic system alterations 3, 4

Clinical Context

While the evidence describes various neurobiological and behavioral characteristics of autism spectrum disorder, it does not reference the MIGDAS-2 assessment tool or any specific "brain style" taxonomy that this instrument may employ 5, 6. The MIGDAS-2 is described in your question as a qualitative, sensory-based diagnostic interview, but the provided literature does not contain information about its specific classification system.

To answer your question accurately, I would need access to literature specifically describing the MIGDAS-2 assessment tool and its brain style classification framework.

References

Guideline

Guideline Directed Topic Overview

Dr.Oracle Medical Advisory Board & Editors, 2025

Guideline

Early Detection and Development of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Toddlerhood

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

Guideline

Structural Brain Changes in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines, 2025

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