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Do siblings of kids with autism have an increased risk of adhd and depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, Risk is ^'ed: Younger siblings of autistic children are reportedly 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. REF: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20181210/autism-adhd-tied-to-raised-risk-in-siblings#1 Siblings are also have a higher rate of depression. REF: https://autismsciencefoundation.org/news/podcast-suber-siblings/

Answered 5/30/2019

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