Difficulties associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders can cause considerable impact on
personal, familial, social, educational and occupational functioning. Living with a child who …

Siblings of persons with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs) have increased risk of
poorer psychosocial functioning. This systematic review evaluated quantitative and …

When one sibling has autism spectrum disorder, the sibling relationship is often
characterized by poorer quality with fewer interactions. Because sibling relationships …

Objective Our purpose is to answer the following question: What mechanisms or
components of programs, groups, or interventions improve psychological and social aspects …

Loneliness has been associated with several adverse psychosocial outcomes in childhood
and adolescence. The present study aimed to investigate feelings of loneliness and social …

Background: Sibling perspectives on the experiences of families caring for an autistic child
are often overlooked in autism research. While qualitative research on these lived …

The social isolation of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is well documented.
Their dearth of friends outside of the family and their lack of engagement in community …

Objective This study described the benefits, challenges, and support needs of siblings of
people with intellectual disabilities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia‐Pacific. Background …

The impact of autism on the family is an area of study that merits further research attention.
Much of the existing literature has focused on the parent perspective, with less emphasis on …

Siblings of children with ASD have, as a group, more autistic traits than typically developing
individuals. A high prevalence of autistic traits may (or may not) include lower scores on …