The older sibling effect: comparing social functioning outcomes for autistic children with typically developing siblings, no siblings, and autistic siblings

BackgroundPrevious research showed that having older, typically developing (TD) siblings is associated with better social functioning in autistic children. Modeling by older siblings and the fact that siblings provide a social companion to practice social skills were suggested as explanations.Object...

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Main Authors: Yonat Rum, Adi Dolev, Ofri Reichmann, Ditza A. Zachor, Einat Avni, Michal Ilan, Gal Meiri, Judah Koller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1568110/full
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