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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies 5/2019

26-03-2019 | Original Paper

When One Sibling has Autism: Adjustment and Sibling Relationship

Auteurs: Emily A. Jones, Theresa Fiani, Jennifer L. Stewart, Ridda Sheikh, Nicole Neil, Daniel M. Fienup

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 5/2019

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Abstract

Objectives

The presence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in one sibling can impact typically developing (TD) siblings’ adjustment and quality of the sibling relationship. The present study examined the impact of sibling characteristics on both the sibling relationship and adjustment in TD siblings using self, parent, and clinician reports.

Methods

Fifty-two TD siblings and parents completed questionnaires about TD sibling adjustment and sibling relationship quality.

Results

Greater behavior difficulties in siblings with ASD related to poorer TD sibling adjustment and quality of the sibling relationship. A more positive TD sibling perception of the sibling relationship was associated with greater TD sibling coping and support.

Conclusions

Findings are discussed in terms of how these risk factors can inform interventions.
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Metagegevens
Titel
When One Sibling has Autism: Adjustment and Sibling Relationship
Auteurs
Emily A. Jones
Theresa Fiani
Jennifer L. Stewart
Ridda Sheikh
Nicole Neil
Daniel M. Fienup
Publicatiedatum
26-03-2019
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 5/2019
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-019-01374-z

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