The Clinical Implications of the Academic Performance of the Siblings of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2022 Oct 19

PMID 36258957

Authors

Ruimin Huang

Shanthi Potla

Sushen Bhalla

Yousif Al Qabandi

Savitri A Nandula

Chinmayi S Boddepalli

Sai D Gutlapalli

Vamsi K Lavu

Rana Abdelwahab

Pousette Hamid

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Abstract

We all know that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect academic performance. Many children with autism face different challenges at school. However, less attention is paid to the siblings of autistic children, who are at a high risk of ASD or the broad autism phenotype (BAP). Recent data also shows that many siblings of ASD children suffer from neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health problems as well as poor academic performance. This review will look at the possible etiologies of the poor school performance of autistic children's siblings, with an emphasis on the challenges they face. We will also highlight the clinical implications of these findings, and the possible solutions that can help this vulnerable group.

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