When given to children with autism spectrum disorders, one dose of oxytocin, a hormone linked to emotional bonding, gave the parts of the brain tied to social interactions a boost, according to a small study.
The "love hormone" could improve treatment for children with autism, according to a new study.
Researchers from Yale University found that, when administered as a nasal spray, oxytocin enhanced brain activity tied to social interactions. Oxytocin is naturally released when a woman goes into labor. The hormone is believed to help mothers and children bond. Researchers said that the study, which was published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, can be used to improve treatment for children with autism.
SOURCE : New York Daily News
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