Simon Baron-Cohen

Professor Simon Baron-Cohen is the co-director of the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge, in the United Kingdom. He developed the theory of autism being an extreme male brain. He is a well-known and respected expert in his field. He also discovered the existence of high testosterone levels as a factor in the gestation of autistic children. Simon is first-cousin to Cambridge-educated comedian Sacha Baron-Cohen.

External links

Bio on Autism Research Centre website (http://www.autismresearchcentre.com/arc/staff_member.asp?id=33)

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