The effect of a course of oxytocin in effecting changes in social and executive functioning in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1056587

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Oxytocin has been demonstrated as an effective treatment option for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The current study will look whether an eight week course of oxytocin can result in sustainable changes in social behaviour and attention in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Postgraduate Scholarships

Funding Amount: $106,157.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

autism spectrum disorders | executive function | intervention study | oxytocin | social cognition

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