Autism is a well-known mental health issues that affects thousands of families across the world. Despite the fact that it is one of those conditions that everyone knows about, our overall medical understanding of it is somewhat limited. Fortunately, however, research is uncovering more and more all the time and that now includes a potential new long-term treatment.
Oxytocin, which is often referred to as the ‘love hormone,’ is a peptide that is used to help new mothers lactate. It is also credited as being able to help to form the unbreakable bond between mother and child.
The hormone, which has been involved in the treatment of a number of health issues, has since catalysed numerous scientific and psychological experiments to investigate its many possible uses. Due to its capability to bond, oxytocin has been linked to social relationships and, to the excitement of many researchers and scientists; it could have possibilities as a treatment for many forms of psychiatric or developmental disorders and that includes autism.
About one in every 110 children is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Affecting the daily lives of millions of people across the world, scientists have yet to determine either the cure or the cause – that means that any advance in treatments for the condition are considered to be very valuable.
Autism Spectrum Disorder can have moderate to severe effects on development. Therefore coming up with strategies to cope with them is a major issue for the health industry, as well as for the families of those who are affected by the condition.
It’s hoped that this hormone can be used to create a long-term treatment for the condition.
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