Children with autism have elevated levels of steroid hormones in the womb
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 06:13
in Psychology & Sociology
Scientists have discovered that children who later develop autism are exposed to elevated levels of steroid hormones (for example testosterone, progesterone and cortisol) in the womb. The finding may help explain why autism is more common in males than females, but should not be used to screen for the condition.