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Research to reduce social anxiety in people with ASD

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Researchers at Deakin University and Monash University, lead by Associate Professor Peter Enticott, have been experimenting with magnetic brain stimulation in an effort help treat those suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).

The project aims to improve social functioning among ASD sufferers, who are often otherwise highly skilled, organized and focused individuals. Professor Enticott estimates 1 in 68 individuals are somewhere on the spectrum.

The treatment works through the magnetic stimulation of the frontal lobe, an area of the brain associated with social understanding and interaction. The strategy appears to strengthen connections in the area, helping reduce social anxiety.

With no other current successful ASD treatment trials, Professor Enticott believes this research “could be a milestone in the development of an effective treatment.”

With enough funding to help fast track the research, the treatment could be available within the next five years.

Source: Deakin Uni researchers helping those with Autism Spectrum Disorders to open up. - Keep it clever
 
Do they realise that the reason for social anxiety might easily be a result of being bullied and harassed? I guess they might as well treat it afterwards, though.
 
Ylva said:
Do they realise that the reason for social anxiety might easily be a result of being bullied and harassed? I guess they might as well treat it afterwards, though.
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I'm not too sure of the details behind what they've provided. I suppose it will need to be trialled and tested quite thoroughly, to see where the limits of such a treatment would be. I do agree though that treatments would probably be only half of the solution, and may need to be combined with something like therapy, or preventative measures for future generations.
 
Heheh, the first thing I thought of was them trying to create a bunch of Tony Starks, or at least that's what the savant ones would turn into. Charismatic brilliance! Service with a smile. ;)
 
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