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Children's Constructed Meanings Of Sisterhood When An Older Sibling Has Autism, Jamie L. Carroll
Children's Constructed Meanings Of Sisterhood When An Older Sibling Has Autism, Jamie L. Carroll
Antioch University Dissertations & Theses
Sibling relationships have been recognized as important in facilitating the acquisition of emotional and social understanding and even assisting in cognitive development (Sanders, 2004). Sibling relationships that include one child with a disability are especially significant and worthy of study, as typical siblings tend to take on more responsibility for their siblings' care across their lifespan (Cicirelli, 1995). In attempting to understand these sibling relationships in childhood, past researchers have largely relied on parent report and behavioral observations. In order to advance the field's understanding of sibling relationships when one child autism, this study asked children to voice their perspectives …