The psychophysiological impact of childhood autism spectrum disorder on siblings

Lovell, Brian; Wetherell, Mark

doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2015.11.023

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“…There is an unmet need for greater sibling support. Where more support is available, particularly from family and close friends, siblings are less likely to succumb to psychological maladjustment (Barrera et al, 2004;Lovell and Wetherell, 2016).…”

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Neuroticism and extraversion mediate the relationship between having a sibling with developmental disabilities and anxiety and depression symptoms

Murray

O’Neill

2019

Journal of Affective Disorders

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Background Children growing up with a sibling with disabilities report higher levels of depression and anxiety symptoms as adults. Here, we examined whether personality characteristics also play a part in mediating this relationship. Method We tested for differences in personality traits between 132 individuals who have a sibling with developmental disabilities and 132 closely matched comparisons. Results Differences in Big Five factors of personality were demonstrated across the disability groups and between the disability groups and the comparisons, especially in Extraversion, Neuroticism and Openness. Individuals growing up alongside a sibling with developmental disabilities have a higher tendency to experience anxiety and depression symptoms, and this research is the first demonstration that personality traits mediate this relationship. Specifically, Neuroticism is a strong mediator of anxiety while both Neuroticism and Extraversion contribute mediating effects toward the development of depression. Limitations Our study made use of self-report methodology which, although having recognized limitations, is more reliable than parental reports. Given the cross-sectional nature of our design, we were not able to examine pre-existing developmental factors that may have influenced the participant's propensity to particular personality traits and affective disorders. However, we obtained a large sample and closely matched participants to examine differences between those with a sibling with disabilities and those without. Conclusions As such, differences in personality traits have important implications for the understanding and treatment of siblings presenting with anxiety and depression symptoms. We recommend that intervention should target those high in Neuroticism among individuals who have a sibling with disabilities, and that more social support is put in place for siblings to mitigate their tendency towards introversion and buffer them against psychological maladjustment.

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Neuroticism and extraversion mediate the relationship between having a sibling with developmental disabilities and anxiety and depression symptoms

Murray

O’Neill

2019

Journal of Affective Disorders

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“…Furthermore, the experiences of parents and typically developing (TD) siblings (hereafter, just "siblings"), and the strategies they use to adjust to having a child with autism in the family are different (Lovell & Wetherell, 2016;McHale, et al, 2016;Vasilopoulou & Nisbet, 2016). For example, while parents may focus on how to improve their child with autism's abilities, siblings may care more about the behaviour of their brother or sister with autism which makes them feel embarrassed (Lock & Finstein, 2009).…”

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Siblings’ experiences of growing up with children with autism in Taiwan and the United Kingdom

Tsai

Cebula

Liang

et al. 2018

Research in Developmental Disabilities

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Background: A child's diagnosis of autism impacts their whole family, in both positive and negative ways, that may be influenced by cultural beliefs. Aims: We aimed to describe the experiences of mothers and typically-developing siblings of children with autism in two cultural contexts. Methods: Fourteen mother-sibling dyads from Taiwan and the UK participated in semi-structured interviews. Results: Whilst there were similarities in sibling experiences, a negative tone regarding the influence of autism was more evident in Taiwan, where families also cited societal judgement and culturalspecific expectations. In the UK, a more balanced tone was apparent: mothers emphasised educating and involving the siblings. It is speculated that UK siblings had a greater understanding of their parents' stress, leading to more adaptive family dynamics. Various types of support service were mentioned in the UK, whereas the availability of social services and support appeared to be relatively limited in Taiwan. Implications:Our data suggest that cultural context may have a significant impact on the responses of the family members. This is mediated by both differences in attitudes and traditions, and availability of resources. Support for family members needs to be sensitive to such cultural differences, as well as recognising positive experiences.3

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“…Though the negative impact of maladaptive behaviors in youth with IDD on their typically developing (TD) siblings has been less widely studied, research has also shown that child problem behaviors do affect the well-being in siblings of children with IDD [48][49][50]. Interestingly, in Neece et al [50], mothers and fathers reported that their TD siblings were negatively impacted by the child with IDD (assessed at ages 5 through 8), more so than a control sample of TD children and their TD siblings.…”

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Impact of Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities on Families: Balancing Perspectives

Bolourian

Blacher

2016

Curr Dev Disord Rep

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The study of the impact of children or youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities on their families has grown increasingly complex. This is due, in part, to the multiple perspectives represented in research (e.g., mothers, fathers, siblings) and to the myriad of outcomes examined (e.g., negative vs. positive impact on families). Basic tenets set forth include encompassing theoretical models that can be used to integrate family research on impact, an evaluative discussion of the importance of child problem behaviors, and family socioeconomic status as vital to the discussion of family stress. Parenting behaviors that influence impact are also identified, with attention to important moderators of family outcomes that further elucidate processes over and above main effects research. The article concludes with a discussion of promising directions that may alter the impact of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities on the family. Theoretical FrameworkOver the past few decades, research on families with children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has expanded, and new directions of focus have appeared. Greater emphasis has been placed on studying the whole family, rather than merely the child with a disability. Family system models holistically consider the individual with a disability, the parents/caregivers, as well as the interactional processes that exist (e.g., marital adjustment, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships) and the subsystems that affect them [1-4]. Bronfenbrenner's framework [5] has been considered a theoretical model that transformed the way many researchers approach the study of human development. He conceptualized the person and the family as the center focus, bounded by interrelated layers or systems. These systems are defined by interactional contexts, such as school, work, and overall social structure. Through this lens, one must assess the broader family context and the environment in which members are involved in order to understand the child's development. Although this emphasis was embodied in the seminal article by Crnic, Friedrich, and Greenberg [6], it remains relevant today and can help to integrate research on the multiple biological and environmental pathways that are reflected in the impact of a child with disability on the family [7,8].This paper utilizes the term Bintellectual and developmental disabilities^because it incorporates individuals with an IQ in the intellectual disability (ID) range as well as other conditions, notably autism, whose intelligence may or may not be in the ID range but who continue to struggle developmentally across adaptive domains. Throughout, we make no distinction unless there is a disability-specific point to be made.

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The psychophysiological impact of childhood autism spectrum disorder on siblings

Cited by 64 publications

References 69 publications

Neuroticism and extraversion mediate the relationship between having a sibling with developmental disabilities and anxiety and depression symptoms

Neuroticism and extraversion mediate the relationship between having a sibling with developmental disabilities and anxiety and depression symptoms

Siblings’ experiences of growing up with children with autism in Taiwan and the United Kingdom

Impact of Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities on Families: Balancing Perspectives

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