Outcomes in adult life among siblings of individuals with autism
| Autor: | Sarah Savage, Patrick Bolton, Philippa Moss, Michael Rutter, Patricia Howlin |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Intelligence Developmental psychology Dyslexia Social Skills Young Adult Social skills mental disorders London Developmental and Educational Psychology medicine Humans Young adult Autistic Disorder Public health Mental Disorders Siblings Social change Cognition medicine.disease Mental health Case-Control Studies Autism Educational Status Female Psychology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of autism and developmental disorders. 45(3) |
| ISSN: | 1573-3432 |
| Popis: | Little is known about adult siblings of individuals with autism. We report on cognitive, social and mental health outcomes in 87 adult siblings (mean age 39 years). When younger all had been assessed either as being "unaffected" by autism (n = 69) or as meeting criteria for the "Broader Autism Phenotype" (BAP, n = 18). As adults, all scored within the average range on tests of intelligence, numeracy and literacy. "Unaffected" siblings were functioning well in terms of jobs, independence and social relationships. Levels of social relationships and employment were significantly lower in the BAP group; autism traits and mental health problems were significantly higher. The data suggest that the "broader autism phenotype" is a meaningful concept but more sensitive diagnostic measures are required. |
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