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Experiences of Neurotypical Siblings of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Exploration

Keirsey, Stacie Rae
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3949-9024
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1485455070586812

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2017, Psy. D., Antioch University, Antioch Seattle: Clinical Psychology.
In recent years, the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been on the rise, prompting a simultaneous increase in scientific study regarding cause, impact, and intervention (Hughes, 2009; Ravindran & Myers, 2012). Research has proposed advances in the treatment of the individuals diagnosed and focused efforts on scholastic, parental, and professional intervention and supports. However, the siblings of ASD children have largely been neglected in this scientific investigation. The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to explore neurotypical siblings’ experiences in living with a child diagnosed with ASD. Seven adolescents were selected using criterion, convenience, and snowball sampling. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and were analyzed using thematic reflection (van Manen, 1990). Data analysis uncovered seven themes: (a) personal impact, (b) familial impact, (c) social impact, (d) relational understanding, (e) socio-cultural influence, (f) future outlook, and (g) advice. Findings indicated neurotypical sibling experiences contain both positive and negative perceptions of living with a brother or sister diagnosed with ASD. Perceptions were often influenced by the cultural and societal value placed upon normal behaviors. The need for appropriate education regarding ASD etiology, symptomology, and treatment was deemed to be important for NTD siblings, parents, professionals, and society at large. Additionally, the development of social supports for NTD siblings was suggested.
Mary Wieneke, Ph. D. (Committee Chair)
Steve Curtis, Ph. D. (Committee Member)
Ned Farley, Ph. D. (Committee Member)
108 p.
Behavioral Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; Counseling Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Early Childhood Education; Families and Family Life; Personal Relationships; Personality; Psychology; Psychotherapy; Social Psychology; Special Education
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Developmental Disorder; Sibling; Adolescent; Teenager; Hermeneutic; Phenomenology; Qualitative; Interview; Exploratory; Intervention; Family; Relationship; Relational; Advice; Education; Impact; Support

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  • Keirsey, S. R. (2017). Experiences of Neurotypical Siblings of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Exploration [Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1485455070586812

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Keirsey, Stacie. Experiences of Neurotypical Siblings of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Exploration. 2017. Antioch University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1485455070586812.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Keirsey, Stacie. "Experiences of Neurotypical Siblings of Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Exploration." Doctoral dissertation, Antioch University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1485455070586812

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