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Health & Medicine - Tuesday, March 9, 2010 13:25 - 1 Comment

The sibling side effect of autism


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Siblings of children with autism probably should be watched with appropriate academic supports in place, says Laura Lee McIntyre. “Our findings are rather positive overall, but these kids should be on our radar screens,” she adds. “It has been shown that around 30 percent of siblings of autistic children have some associated difficulties in behavior, learning, or development.”

U. OREGON (US)—A new study shows that some siblings of autistic preschoolers show signs of developing hyperactivity. Continue…


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