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'It Feels Very Weird and Normal at the Same Time': Sibling Perceptions of Their Relationships with an Autistic Brother or Sister with Complex Care Needs
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Louise Rixon; Richard P. Hastings; Hanna Kovshoff – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: The impact of having a disabled brother or sister on siblings' psychological well-being and sibling relationships has been the subject of several research studies. However, research which focuses on the relationship between siblings and their autistic brother or sister with an intellectual disability and complex care needs is rare. We…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sibling Relationship, Children, Early Adolescents
Beyond the Frame: A Photo-Elicitation Study of Sibling Experiences on the Stay of Their Sibling with a Moderate to Profound Intellectual Disability in Group Homes
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Sien Vandesande; Evy Meys; Bea Maes – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Parents' decisions to use out-of-home support for children with intellectual disabilities significantly impact all family members, including siblings. However, siblings' perspectives on this transition to group homes remain underexplored. This study examines siblings' emotional experiences and changes in their personal and family lives…
Descriptors: Siblings, Children, Adolescents, Emotional Response
Modelling Triadic Relationships in Families of Children with Intellectual Disability
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Williams, Caitlin A.; Bailey, Tom; Hastings, Richard P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Existing research has predominately focused on dyadic relationships in families of children with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study was to build on emerging literature exploring triadic relationships between a mother, sibling, and child with intellectual disability, investigating how they influence each other's…
Descriptors: Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Intellectual Disability, Siblings
The Balancing Act: Meeting the Needs of All Children Including an Adolescent with Disabilities
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Koch, Cecelia; Mayes, Rachel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: The aim of this study was to explore parents' experiences and strategies used when meeting the needs of all their children, including an adolescent with disabilities. Materials and methods: A qualitative study design was employed. The study was conducted in two phases. (i) Secondary analysis of ecocultural interviews with 12…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Siblings, Parent Attitudes, Mental Retardation
Siblings' Understanding of Learning Disability: A Longitudinal Study
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Hames, Annette – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: There is very little research on how and when siblings understand that they have a brother or sister with a learning disability. Research regarding young children's understanding of intelligence, suggests that they may not develop a clear understanding of ability until about 7 years of age. Method: Through interviewing parents and then…
Descriptors: Siblings, Mental Retardation, Comprehension, Young Children
Mental Health Problems in Young People with Intellectual Disabilities: The Impact on Parents
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Faust, Hannah; Scior, Katrina – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Young people with intellectual disabilities seem to be at increased risk of developing mental health problems. The present study set out to examine the impact such difficulties can have on parents. Method: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were carried out with 13 parents and one adult sibling of 11 young people with intellectual…
Descriptors: Helplessness, Mental Retardation, Mental Health, Children