Can Autism Spread to Siblings of Autistic Children?

Logically speaking, a neurotypical autistic isn’t humanly possible, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune to some of the symptoms. A University of Oregon study suggests that older siblings of autistic children who are in preschool may develop hyper active behaviors of their own. The study also supports the theory of mothers with autistic children experiencing more depression and stress than mothers of children who develop typically (anyone wants to go out on a limb? :-p) The impact was considered statistically insignificant, according to the study, but suggest a possible presence of symptoms associated with broader characteristics in previous studies. The difference in behavior was noted more in the classroom than at home, as teachers said children with autistic siblings displayed hyper active tendencies, but nothing remotely close to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The findings were enough for the director of Oregon’s school psychology program to present the potential for siblings of autistic children to develop problems over time.