Salivary testosterone in male and female youth with and without autism spectrum disorder: considerations of development, sex, and diagnosis

ConclusionsTestosterone may play a unique role in the presentation of ASD, especially during periods of dynamic hormonal changes including puberty. Inherent developmental (age, puberty) and sex-based (male, female) factors play a more prominent role in changes in testosterone levels during adolescence. Even so, future research is warranted to determine the differential expression and impact of exposure to excess testosterone during the pubertal transition for youth with ASD.
Source: Molecular Autism - Category: Molecular Biology Source Type: research