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Moshier, M. S.; York, T. P.; Silberg, J. L.; Elsea, S. H. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects approximately one out of 25 000 births worldwide. To date, no research has been conducted to investigate how having an individual with SMS in a family is a positive or negative influence on siblings. Methods: To investigate this question we conducted a study…
Descriptors: Sibling Relationship, Siblings, Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities
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Hodapp, R. M.; Urbano, R. C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Background: As adults with Down syndrome live increasingly longer lives, their adult siblings will most likely assume caregiving responsibilities. Yet little is known about either the sibling relationship or the general functioning of these adult siblings. Using a national, web-based survey, this study compared adult siblings of individuals with…
Descriptors: Siblings, Autism, Caregivers, Down Syndrome