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Concern for Another's Distress in Toddlers at High and Low Genetic Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Journal of autism and developmental disorders - 1 Nov 2015
Campbell Susan B, Leezenbaum Nina B, Schmidt Emily N, Day Taylor N, Brownell Celia A
Abstract excerpt
We examined concern for others in 22-month-old toddlers with an older sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and low risk typically-developing toddlers with older siblings. Responses to a crying infant and an adult social partner who pretended to hurt her finger were coded. Children with a later diagnosis of ASD showed limited empathic concern in either context compared to low risk toddlers. High risk...
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