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ERIC Number: EJ1242473
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Feb
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1934-9491
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Social Connections among Siblings with and without Intellectual Disability or Autism
Travers, Hilary E.; Carlton, Mary Elizabeth; Carter, Erik W.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v58 n1 p19-33 Feb 2020
Although the significance of sibling relationships is widely affirmed, little is known about these relationships in young adulthood. In this study, we examined the experiences and perspectives of 155 siblings (ages 18-30) of individuals with intellectual disability or autism. Our focus was on how young adults spend time with their brother or sister with a disability, the ways in which they view their relationship, and the expectations they hold for the future. We found that most siblings spent time together engaging in a wide range of activities, described their relationships as of high quality, and held varied expectations regarding their brother's or sister's future. Several factors were associated with more time spent together and higher quality relationships. We address implications for practice and suggest future directions for research.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: http://www.aaiddjournals.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: H325K140201
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