Karen Parker

Dr. Karen Parker, a professor of psychiatry at Stanford and expert in social neuroscience, shares her insights on autism. She discusses the dramatic rise in autism diagnoses and the biological underpinnings behind it. Topics include the roles of bonding hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin in social behavior, the importance of early interventions, and emerging treatments. Parker also explores the potential of psychedelics as therapeutic options and emphasizes the critical need for accessible autism screening.

Dr. Karen Parker, a leading expert in autism research from Stanford, delves into groundbreaking insights into autism's genetic and environmental factors. She discusses why traditional behavioral diagnoses can overlook crucial influences, often leading to misdiagnosis. Dr. Parker highlights the roles of hormones like vasopressin and oxytocin in social behavior and advocates for precision medicine to tailor treatments. She emphasizes the need for timely interventions and interdisciplinary research to improve the future of autism diagnostics and care.

Dr. Karen Parker, an expert in Autism, joins host Andrew Huberman to discuss the vaccine-autism controversy. They address the debunked research of Andrew Wakefield and emphasize the consensus view that there is no evidence of a link. Huberman explores various perspectives, questioning the number of childhood vaccines and the influence of 'cancel culture.' The episode delves into the challenges of researching the subject and analyzes Huberman's role in advocating for vaccinations with an ambiguous stance.