Experiences of Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Joint Authors
Meadan, Hedda
Stoner, Julia B.
Angell, Maureen E.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and identify their self-reported support needs.
We conducted in-person semi-structured interviews with 12 siblings aged 7 to 15 of children aged 6 to 15 with ASDs.
Employing a qualitative collective case study research method, we conducted cross-case analyses to address our research questions.
Three major themes emerged: (a) descriptions of the sibling subsystem (b) cohesion between and among the siblings, and (c) adaptability of the participant siblings to having family members with ASDs.
Discussion of these findings and recommendations for future research contributes to the existing literature on siblings of children with disabilities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Angell, Maureen E.& Meadan, Hedda& Stoner, Julia B.. 2012. Experiences of Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Angell, Maureen E.…[et al.]. Experiences of Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Angell, Maureen E.& Meadan, Hedda& Stoner, Julia B.. Experiences of Siblings of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-510674
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-510674