Coffin-Siris Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder associated with (neuro)developmental delays and social-communicative problems. Given the genetic overlap with Autism Spectrum Disorder, research...Show moreCoffin-Siris Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder associated with (neuro)developmental delays and social-communicative problems. Given the genetic overlap with Autism Spectrum Disorder, research into the social and cognitive characteristics of children with CSS is crucial for understanding their behaviors and developing targeted interventions. This study investigated the relationship between social autistic-like behavior, emotion recognition, Theory of Mind, and adaptive functioning in 24 children with CSS, using a descriptive and correlational design. The ABAS-3, SRS-2, and NEPSY-II-NL were administered to measure social autistic behavior, social cognition, and daily functioning, respectively. Children with Coffin-Siris Syndrome displayed significantly more social autistic-like behaviors than the norm group, which negatively correlated with their daily functioning. No significant relationships were found between social cognition and social autistic-like behavior or daily functioning, possibly due to the small sample size. These findings emphasize the importance of early screening and interventions targeting social autistic-like behavior and adaptive functioning in children with CSS. Future research with a larger sample size and a control group is needed to confirm and expand upon these results.Show less
