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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 740186" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>OK. Oxytocin is a hormone produced by hypothalamus.</p><p></p><p>It seems that low levels of this hormone (please google, as it is complex) as well as another hormone called vasopressin are noted in kids with autism. These hormones seem to be correlated with emotional dysregulation. In one study 34 kids between ages 6 and 12 were given a nasal spray with oxytocin hormone. Their social skills, empathy, and it seems emotional control improved significantly</p><p> </p><p>I forgot to note where this study was done but there is other work being done at Stanford university in Palo alto CA. All this is very new. 2017.</p><p></p><p>Would it not be a miracle if it were only a deficiency in a chemical that something so simple as a nasal spray could help?</p><p></p><p>I am only typing what I have been able to copy in a few minutes. It seems though that research is being done.</p><p></p><p>At the facility there must be a child psychiatrist. The thing is they might not know of this research. I do not know if these are clinical trials or not. </p><p></p><p>But because these are naturally occurring hormones maybe they are available.</p><p></p><p>To me, I think it is reasonable to question in the meeting their thinking about what has given risen to this emotional dysregulation and to ask for genetic and neurological testing. At the very least you begin a paper trail. </p><p></p><p>I might mention the following (if you feel comfortable):</p><p></p><p>I understand that emotional dysregulation can occur because of hormonal deficits. I also understand it can be related to detectable (by mri and other types of brain imaging)) heightened responses in the brain (amygdala). I understand this can be easily treated. Where can we go from here? I am asking for your help to get my son to a child neurologist and geneticist.</p><p></p><p>Put this on them. Put it in writing. (You are going to hate me very, very soon.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 740186, member: 18958"] OK. Oxytocin is a hormone produced by hypothalamus. It seems that low levels of this hormone (please google, as it is complex) as well as another hormone called vasopressin are noted in kids with autism. These hormones seem to be correlated with emotional dysregulation. In one study 34 kids between ages 6 and 12 were given a nasal spray with oxytocin hormone. Their social skills, empathy, and it seems emotional control improved significantly I forgot to note where this study was done but there is other work being done at Stanford university in Palo alto CA. All this is very new. 2017. Would it not be a miracle if it were only a deficiency in a chemical that something so simple as a nasal spray could help? I am only typing what I have been able to copy in a few minutes. It seems though that research is being done. At the facility there must be a child psychiatrist. The thing is they might not know of this research. I do not know if these are clinical trials or not. But because these are naturally occurring hormones maybe they are available. To me, I think it is reasonable to question in the meeting their thinking about what has given risen to this emotional dysregulation and to ask for genetic and neurological testing. At the very least you begin a paper trail. I might mention the following (if you feel comfortable): I understand that emotional dysregulation can occur because of hormonal deficits. I also understand it can be related to detectable (by mri and other types of brain imaging)) heightened responses in the brain (amygdala). I understand this can be easily treated. Where can we go from here? I am asking for your help to get my son to a child neurologist and geneticist. Put this on them. Put it in writing. (You are going to hate me very, very soon.) [/QUOTE]
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