Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center
Somatic Symptoms of Siblings of Children with Disorders
Principal Investigator
Wendy Plante, PhD
Funding Source
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Description
This project examines whether healthy brothers and sisters of children
with autism spectrum disorders and diabetes are at greater risk
than other children for developing physical symptoms and poor health.
A second goal is to identify characteristics of siblings and parents
that are associated with better adjustment and fewer physical symptoms. Finally, this project will
help develop prevention and treatment programs for siblings.
Significance
Children with excessive physical symptoms are at greater risk for
having problems in their school and social functioning and tend
to use more health care and mental health services. This research
can help find ways to identify siblings who may be at higher risk
for developing physical symptoms. These results will hopefully provide guidance to parents and professionals about how to prevent these
problems in siblings of children with medical and developmental problems.
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