'Love hormone' could help people with autism cope better in social situations
A blast of the so-called love hormone could help people with autism interact better in social situations, The Daily Mail reported.
Scientists have discovered that oxytocin helped adults better understand emotions and facial expressions.
A key characteristic of autism is the inability to deal well with social situations and an apparent lack of interest or care for others.
Oxytocin, often referred to as the 'cuddle or trust hormone', is produced by women during pregnancy, birth and in the production of milk for breastfeeding.
It has previously been linked with treatments of people with social and mood disorders.