More on Oxytocin

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More evidence is coming out about Oxytocin as a possible treatment for autism. I don't want to use the word "cure" because I think a healthy dose of optimism should be tempered with a healthy dose of caution. The Washington Post reported on the story today.

Oxytocin is also known as the pleasure hormone because we release under certain cirmcumstances. It's also released by a mother's body during delivery because it causes muscle contractions.

I think for some children it could be a great help. I know my son Peter engages in all kinds of stimming activities and if we could calm those down and get him to focus, he is capable of so much more. He's already reading and doing well in school. His teachers and therapists all agree that his speech and focus are his biggest challenges. Oxytocin has the potential to help with eye contact and possibly even stimming.

There is hope!

Comments

mike said…
Oxytocin is definitely a drug you want to be careful taking.
May 31, 2012 at 7:13 PM
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