Chronic Illness: Psychosocial Effects on Siblings—i. Chronically Ill Boys

Ferrari, Michael

doi:10.1111/j.1469-7610.1984.tb00164.x

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“…Ferrari [1984] found no differences in behavior problems on the CBCL between siblings ages 6-13 of brothers with PDD, diabetes, and no health or developmental problems. Both Gold [1993] and Kaminsky and Dewey [2002] found no differences in adjustment problems (as measured by the CBCL) between siblings ages 7-18 of children with autism and siblings of TD children (in both studies) and DS [Kaminsky and Dewey, 2002].…”

Section: Sibling Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 86%

“…Several authors have found that siblings of children with an ASD report positive self-concept similar to norms [Mates, 1990] or comparison groups of siblings of TD children or children with DD or DS [Ferrari, 1984;B€ agenholm and Gillberg, 1991;Rodrige et al, 1993]. Similarly, Verte et al [2003] found that selfconcept did not differ for younger siblings ages 6-11, but that adolescent female siblings age 12-16 of children with high-functioning autism (HFA) had a more positive self-concept than adolescent females of TD siblings.…”

Section: Sibling Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders across the life course

Orsmond

Seltzer

2007

Ment. Retard. Dev. Disabil. Res. Rev.

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In this article, we review the literature on siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) from a lifespan developmental perspective, from infancy through adulthood, focusing on the sibling relationship and sibling well-being. We situate this review within the larger body of research on siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) across the lifespan. We then consider the genetic aspects of ASDs and their implications for siblings. We conclude that there is an evidence of atypical social and communication development in some siblings of children with an ASD during infancy. During childhood and adolescence, siblings describe both positive and negative aspects of their sibling relationship and there is some evidence that siblings of children with an ASD may be at heightened risk for social and behavioral adjustment problems. The limited research on adulthood suggests that lack of closeness in the sibling relationship and social and emotional difficulties may continue. We encourage more attention focused on developmental issues, specifically with respect to samples in narrower age groups and in longitudinal research. Finally, we note the variability in sibling outcomes, and suggest further examination of potential moderating and mediating factors, including genetic predispositions.

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Section: Sibling Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 86%

Section: Sibling Well-beingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders across the life course

Orsmond

Seltzer

2007

Ment. Retard. Dev. Disabil. Res. Rev.

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115

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“…Some studies have reported poor adjustment, higher rates of depression, and poor social competence for siblings of children with autism (Bagenholm & Gillberg, 1991;Gold, 1993). However, other studies have reported siblings of children with autism are typically well-adjusted, with positive self-concepts and good social competence (Ferrari, 1984;Mates, 1990).…”

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confidence: 97%

The Adjustment of Non-Disabled Siblings of Children with Autism

Macks

Reeve

2006

J Autism Dev Disord

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This study compared the psychosocial and emotional adjustment of siblings of children with autism and siblings of non-disabled children. In addition, differences between self and parent reports, as well as various demographic characteristics were examined. Fifty-one siblings of children with autism and 35 siblings of non-disabled children, between the ages of 7 and 17, along with one parent of each sibling, participated. Results indicated that the presence of a child with autism appears to enhance the psychosocial and emotional development of non-disabled siblings when demographic risk factors are limited. However, the presence of a child with autism appears to have an increasingly unfavorable impact on the non-disabled sibling as demographic risk factors increase.

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“…Most past studies examining the adjustment of siblings to children with chronic disabilities have been cross-sectional and have not established with certainty whether they are at risk for psychosocial adjustment problems (5)(6)(7). While some studies have used data from fathers (8), siblings (9), or teachers (10,11), mothers have generally been the main respondents (12,13).…”

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