Article
Sibling Recurrence Risk and Cross-aggregation of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
JAMA pediatrics - 1 Feb 2019
Miller Meghan, Musser Erica D, Young Gregory S, Olson Brent, Steiner Robert D, Nigg Joel T
Abstract excerpt
Importance: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are believed to partially share genetic factors and biological influences. As the number of children with these diagnoses rises, so does the number of younger siblings at presumed risk for ADHD and ASD; reliable recurrence risk estimates within and across diagnoses may aid screening and early detection efforts and...
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- Adolescent
- Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
