We came across this article that suggested potential previously undetected language delays in siblings of children with autism. For those parents out there with more than one child, do you agree or disagree with the findings in this article? http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101001105218.htm
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I’m not sure about this (and generally there is dependency on the composition of the participants, and definitions and parameters of the particular study). FWIW, our quite older (non ASD, but ADHD child) was language precocious. It was the second child who received the autism diagnosis and has a significant and severe language delay and deficit. But a potential genetic and familial contribution? Oh, of course.
I’m not sure about this (and generally there is dependency on the composition of the participants, and definitions and parameters of the particular study). FWIW, our quite older (non ASD, but ADHD child) was language precocious. It was the second child who received the autism diagnosis and has a significant and severe language delay and deficit. But a potential genetic and familial contribution? Oh, of course.