Sibling Influences on Trajectories of Maladaptive Behaviors in Autism.

ABSTRACT: Siblings play an important role in the behavioral trajectories of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While having siblings has been associated with positive outcomes in ASD, including stronger adaptive functioning, social and non-verbal communication, and theory of mind, little is known about the impact of siblings on more negative outcomes, such as maladaptive behaviors. To address this gap, the present longitudinal study tested sibling predictors of trajectories of maladaptive behaviors (e.g., teacher- and parent-reported hyperactivity, irritability, and social withdrawal) from childhood through early adulthood among individuals with ASD and non-spectrum delays. Multilevel models revealed that, while the mere presence of a sibling did not impact maladaptive behavior traject

SUBMITTER: Rosen NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9502075 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature