The impact of Oxytocin on social cognition and behaviour in youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/568694

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Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Deficits in social functioning are one of the core features of Autism Spectrum Disorders and evidence suggests that the Oxytocin (OT) system may be dysregulated in these individuals. This proposal tests the effects of synthetic OT in a sample of youth with ASD on measures of social cognition and behaviour. This research may lead to more efficient and effective treatments for ASD and may enhance our understanding of the mechanisms underlying Autism and related disorders.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2012

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $261,117.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

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Other Keywords

Pervasive Developmental Disorders | attachment | child development | clinical research | social attachment | social behaviour | social cognition

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