ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Agenesis of the corpus callosum

Imagine your brain is like a big playground with lots of different areas to play in. But sometimes, the part that connects the two halfs of the playground together (like a bridge) doesn't grow properly, and it's like there's a big gap in the middle. That's what happens when someone has agenesis of the corpus callosum - the part of the brain that connects the left side to the right side is missing.

This can cause some problems because it makes it harder for the two sides of the playground to talk to each other and share information. Just like how it's harder for two kids to play together if there's a big gap in the middle of the playground.

But just like how some kids find ways to play together even if there are obstacles, people with agenesis of the corpus callosum can still learn and do most things that other people can do. They just might need some extra help and support sometimes, like how the kids might need someone to help them bridge the gap in the playground.