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This study evaluated the impact of ASD on bracing success, curve progression, and patient-reported outcomes in patients with AIS.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This retrospective study included patients 10 to 18 years of age who were treated for AIS with bracing between 2011 and 2024. A total of 58 patients with ASD were matched in a 1:2 ratio to 116 controls with use of nearest-neighbor matching based on BrAIST-Calc predicted probabilities. Exclusions included non-idiopathic scoliosis, early-onset scoliosis, kyphoscoliosis, a Risser stage of &gt;2, pre-treatment curves of &lt;25\u00b0 or &gt;40\u00b0, and inadequate follow-up. Progression to the surgical threshold was defined as a major curve of \u226545\u00b0. Firth logistic regression was used to model the association between ASD and progression to the surgical threshold, adjusting for residual imbalances.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The matched cohort (n = 174; 51% male; 40% White, 25% Hispanic, 21% Black, 10% Asian, and 5% not specified) demonstrated balanced propensity scores (SMD = 0.006). Compared with patients without ASD, those with ASD had higher rates of progression to the surgical threshold (40% versus 20%; p = 0.005), a curve progression of \u22656\u00b0 (60% versus 38%; p = 0.005), noncompliance (36% versus 22%; p = 0.04), brace-related issues (22% versus 8%; p = 0.006), and surgery being recommended or performed (33% versus 13%; p = 0.002). In the multivariable analysis, ASD (odds ratio [OR], 3.12 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.32 to 7.35]; p = 0.009), noncompliance (OR, 4.00 [95% CI, 1.65 to 9.71]; p = 0.002), and a greater initial curve magnitude (OR per degree, 1.26 [95% CI, 1.15 to 1.38]; p &lt; 0.001) significantly increased the odds of progression to the surgical threshold. Within the ASD group, Scoliosis Research Society-22 revised (SRS-22r) self-image, management, and total scores improved significantly over time. No significant between-group differences in change scores were observed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Adolescents with ASD were &gt;3 times more likely to progress to the surgical threshold and had higher rates of noncompliance, brace-related issues, and surgery being recommended or performed. ASD may represent a risk factor for bracing failure, potentially related to sensory or behavioral intolerance. Nonetheless, 60% of patients with ASD avoided progression to the surgical threshold, and within-group improvements in SRS-22r scores were observed. These findings support bracing as a viable treatment option for patients with ASD, although it is likely best paired with individualized care and closer follow-up. Future studies should aim to improve brace tolerance and adherence in this population.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Level of Evidence:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Therapeutic\n                      <jats:underline>Level III<\/jats:underline>\n                      . 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