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Understanding the Cognitive Challenges Faced by Siblings of Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Conditions
When we discuss neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs), we often focus on the individuals directly affected by these conditions. However, it's crucial to recognize that NDCs can have a significant impact on their siblings as well. In this blog post, we delve into a recent study that sheds light on the cognitive and psychosocial challenges faced by siblings of individuals with NDCs, offering valuable insights for families and healthcare professionals. The Study: Exploring Sibling Experiences Recent research has taken a closer look at the experiences of siblings of individuals with NDCs. This study, supported by an NHMRC grant and conducted at The University of Western Australia, aimed to understand the neurocognitive and psychosocial profiles of these siblings. What the Study Revealed The findings of the study highlighted several key points: Group Differences: Siblings of individuals with NDCs performed worse on various executive function (EF) tasks compared to their peers without ND