autistic people have difficulties living independently. Some studies also find decreased earning among parents who care for autistic children. Siblings of children with ASD report greater admiration and less conflict with the affected sibling than siblings of unaffected children and were similar to siblings of children with Down syndrome in these aspects of the sibling relationship. However, they reported lower levels of closeness and intimacy than siblings of children with Down syndrome; siblings of individuals with ASD have greater risk of negative well-being and poorer sibling relationships as adults. See also Autism spectrum disorders in the media List of films about autism Social narrative References Sources Further reading Gabovitch, Elaine; Dutra, Courtney; Lauer, Emily. (2016). The Healthy People 2020 Roadmap for Massachusetts Children & Youth with ASD/DD: Understanding Needs and Measuring Outcomes (Report). Worcester: UMASS Chan Medical School. Retrieved 30 June 2022. Matson JL, Dempsey T (2008). "Stereotypy in Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Relationship and Diagnostic Fidelity". Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 20(2) 155–165. doi 10.1007/s10882-007-9086-0. S2CID 143874013. eISSN 1873-3379 Developmental psychology Developmental neuroscience Learning disabilities Spectrum disorders