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  • Psychiatry
  • Genetics

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  • Adaptive functioning challenges are core to neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs).
  • Factors confounding the link between NDCs and adaptive functioning require further investigation.
  • Understanding these confounders is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine associations between NDCs (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Intellectual Disability) and adaptive functioning.
  • To adjust for co-occurring conditions, genetics, and shared environment in these associations.
  • To explore age and sex interaction effects on NDC-adaptive functioning relationships.

Main Methods:

  • A Swedish co-twin control study design with 314 twins (ages 8-21).
  • Parent-rated Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, second edition, used for adaptive functioning assessment.
  • Generalized estimating equations (GEE) model applied within and across twin pairs to control for genetic and environmental factors.

Main Results:

  • All NDCs were independently linked to adaptive function challenges.
  • Co-occurrence of multiple NDCs exacerbated adaptive functioning difficulties.
  • ADHD's association with adaptive functioning was not significant after controlling for genetic factors in monozygotic twins, unlike autism and intellectual disability.

Conclusions:

  • NDCs significantly impact adaptive functioning, necessitating robust community support.
  • Non-shared environmental factors are key for understanding adaptive challenges in autism and intellectual disability.
  • Genetic factors are particularly relevant for adaptive functioning in ADHD.