OXYTOCIN HELPS IN TREATING AUTISM-BIOMEDICAL TREATMENT
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Oxytocin, a hormone involved in social bonding, may have beneficial effects as a biomedical treatment for individuals with an autism-spectrum disorder (ASD).
Autism typically involves speech/language problems (communication issues), lack of social bonding or interest in peers, repetitive and odd behaviors, and sensory problems (taste, touch, and sound sensitivities). Some ASD individuals have severe anxiety and trust issues. In some cases their anxiety can contribute to aggressive or defensive behavior. The anxiety, particularly socially, can be a hindrance for one-on-one relationships and in group settings. Obviously, aggressive behavior is problematic for everyone involved.