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Study Finds Siblings of Autistic Children Have Increased Risk

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Tori Ludwig, Esq., Neighbor

I am always fascinated by the evolving research with regard to disabilities that are not fully understood.  Autism is one of those disorders that in our research to discover potential causes and links, we are constantly learning new things about.  Interestingly, a recent study has now found that siblings of children with autism have a greater risk of having the developmental disorder.

For more information and the abstract of this study visit JAMA Pediatrics here.  

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DisabilityScoop.com: Siblings At Greater Risk for Autism, Study Finds 

Los Angeles Times: Autism is shared among siblings, study finds

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Reuters.com: Kids with autistic older sibling have seven-fold risk 

Time: Siblings of Autistic Children at Higher Risk for the Disorder; Can That Risk Be Lowered?

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