Petalas, Michael A., Hastings, Richard P., Nash, Susie, Dowey, Alan and Reilly, Deirdre (2009) “I like that he always shows who he is”: The perceptions and experiences of siblings with a brother with autism spectrum disorder. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, Volume 56 (Number 4). pp. 381-399. doi:10.1080/10349120903306715

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Abstract

Semi‐structured interviews were used to explore the perceptions and experiences of eight typically developing siblings in middle childhood who had a brother with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The analysis yielded five main themes: (i) siblings’ perceptions of the impact of their brother’s condition on their lives, (ii) siblings’ perceptions of the attitudes of others, (iii) siblings’ tolerance and acceptance towards their brothers, (iv) positive attitudes and experiences, and (v) siblings’ views on support for themselves and their brothers. These exploratory findings can be used to inform future larger scale studies and quantitative research. Initial implications for practice focus on issues related to enhancing the development of support services for siblings of children with ASD.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR)
Journal or Publication Title:	International Journal of Disability, Development and Education
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	1034-912X
Official Date:	November 2009
Dates:	Date Event November 2009 Published
Volume:	Volume 56
Number:	Number 4
Page Range:	pp. 381-399
DOI:	10.1080/10349120903306715
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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