II. Research question
What are the functionality siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder in terms of internalizing and externalizing problems? (Dempsey et al., 2012).
III. Theory/Past Literature
The presence of a sibling with autism spectrum disorder should not be consider-risk factor for adjustment problem among typical developing siblings. There are a lot of contradictory evidence on this issue. In a study conducted by a group of researchers, they concluded that there are higher rates of emotional and behavioral issues among siblings of children with autism and typical developing siblings ( Constantino et al. 2006; Fisman et al. 2000; Giallo and Gavidia-Payne 2006; Hastings 2003; Ross and Cuskelly 2006). However, there are reports
What are the functionality siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder in terms of internalizing and externalizing problems? (Dempsey et al., 2012).
III. Theory/Past Literature
The presence of a sibling with autism spectrum disorder should not be consider-risk factor for adjustment problem among typical developing siblings. There are a lot of contradictory evidence on this issue. In a study conducted by a group of researchers, they concluded that there are higher rates of emotional and behavioral issues among siblings of children with autism and typical developing siblings ( Constantino et al. 2006; Fisman et al. 2000; Giallo and Gavidia-Payne 2006; Hastings 2003; Ross and Cuskelly 2006). However, there are reports