"It's better than it used to be": Perspectives of adolescent siblings of children with an autism spectrum condition. Issue 4 (24th April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gorjy, Rebecca Soraya; Fielding, Angela; Falkmer, Marita
• Is Part Of: Child & family social work. Volume 22:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 1488
• Page End: 1496
• Publication Date: 2017-04-24
• Subjects: adolescence -- child‐centred research -- family social work -- learning disabilities/difficulties; Social work with children -- Periodicals; Family social work -- Periodicals; 362.7
• DOI: 10.1111/cfs.12371
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1356-7500

Abstract

Abstract : This article reports on the lived experiences of 11 adolescents who have a brother or a sister with a diagnosis of autism spectrum condition. Through semistructured, in‐depth, in‐person interviews, these adolescents shared their experiences and perceptions. These exploratory findings can be used to inform the practice of social workers and other health professionals, and future research. Implications for practice focus on the importance of exploring experiences and perceptions of siblings of children diagnosed with autism spectrum condition to enhance support services for these siblings.