Potential link between PTSD and autism found in mice

Potential link between PTSD and autism found in mice People on the autism spectrum are predisposed to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Queensland has shown. The research also found PTSD can lead to the aggravation of core traits of autism such as repetitive behavior. The study, published in the journal iScience, showed that while generally PTSD is triggered by an extreme stress, a single mild stress can be …