Discuss the role of the corpus collosum in children's brain development—what is it, what does it do, and what happens if it does not develop correctly
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The corpus collosum is a band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of
the brain. It is essential to the communication between the two sides of the brain,
resulting in children coordinating both sides of their bodies. If the corpus collosum
does not develop correctly, serious disorders, including autism, could result.
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