Empathy and perceptions of their brother or sister among adolescent siblings of individuals with and without autism spectrum disorder

Conclusions and ImplicationsFindings suggest that potentially higher levels of perspective-taking ability among ASD-Sibs may contribute to better understanding of and therefore more positive affect toward their brother or sister with ASD. More research is needed to understand patterns of empathy among ASD-Sibs.

Source: Research in Developmental Disabilities - July 20, 2019 Category: Disability Source Type: research