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ERIC Number: EJ1386152
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Aug
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1362-3613
EISSN: EISSN-1461-7005
How My Life Is Unique: Sibling Perspectives of Autism
Burnham Riosa, Priscilla; Ensor, Rebecca; Jichici, Brynn; Davy, Brittany
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v27 n6 p1575-1587 Aug 2023
The impact of autism on the family is an area of study that merits further research attention. Much of the existing literature has focused on the parent perspective, with less emphasis on the experiences of other family members, particularly non-autistic siblings. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of a sample of nine 8- to 17-year-old non-autistic siblings of children and youth on the autism spectrum. We interviewed siblings and analysed transcripts using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Our results revealed the following Group Experiential Themes: (1) "Role disparities, different expectations"; (2) "Connection and disconnection"; and (3) "Our family is (extra)ordinary." Our study findings highlight the unique and collective perspectives of siblings regarding their brother or sister on the spectrum within the broader family dynamic. We discuss the implications of these results on siblings of autistic children and youth.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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