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The perceptions and experiences of adolescent siblings who have a brother with autism spectrum disorder

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Petalas, Michael A., Hastings, Richard P., Nash, Susie, Reilly, Deirdre and Dowey, Alan (2012) The perceptions and experiences of adolescent siblings who have a brother with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 37 (4). pp. 303-314. doi:10.3109/13668250.2012.734603

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Abstract

Background There is a dearth of research on the perspectives of adolescent siblings growing up with a brother or sister with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Method Semistructured interviews were used to elicit the perceptions and experiences of 12 typically developing adolescents with a brother with an ASD. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used.
Results The data analysis of the siblings’ perceptions yielded 6 themes: (a) difficulties and negative impact of their brother's condition on themselves and their family, (b) how others’ reactions to their brother negatively affected them as siblings, (c) how their histories with their brothers contextualised their present circumstances, (d) the varying degrees of acceptance and tolerance towards their brothers, (e) positive perceptions and experiences with their brothers, and (f) their thoughts and worries about the future.
Conclusions The main implications are for supports to adolescent siblings by helping them to develop skills in managing others’ reactions and openly discussing concerns about their brother's future.

Item Type: Journal Article
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR)
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
ISSN: 1366-8250
Official Date: 21 November 2012
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21 November 2012Available
Volume: 37
Number: 4
Page Range: pp. 303-314
DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2012.734603
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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