31/07/2023
How the ‘Love Hormone’ Oxytocin May Influence Autism?
Oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” plays an important role in social interaction and bonding. Research reveals that oxytocin may also play a role in managing the social deficits often seen in people with autism spectrum disorder .
Oxytocin is a hormone., It is released during activities like hugging, touching and or**sm. Oxytocin promotes feelings of trust, intimacy and attachment between people. It facilitates social interaction and recognition of emotions in facial expressions and tone of voice.
People with ASD often have difficulties with social interaction, communication and forming relationships. Research has found lower levels of oxytocin in people with ASD compared to those who are neurotypical. Studies have also found that administering oxytocin through nasal spray can temporarily improve some social symptoms in people with ASD, at least in controlled settings.
However, oxytocin is a complex hormone that affects many different brain functions and behaviors. It’s not yet clear exactly how oxytocin influences social deficits in people with ASD. Oxytocin likely interacts with other neurotransmitter systems in the brain that are also disrupted in autism.
