Can animals be autistic?

20/03/2022 15 min
Can animals be autistic?

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Episode Synopsis

The answer is obviously “no”, however, animal models are necessary to help understand brain circuitry and improve interventions and supports for not just core symptoms but associated issues like anxiety, OCD, seizures and GI issues. Scientists view behaviors consistent with an ASD diagnosis differently, and this has created some problems in interpretation of animal model … Continue reading "Can animals be autistic?"