Experiences of siblings of children with autism providing support in daily living skills
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2017
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UMT, Lahore
Abstract
This study investigated the experiences reported by siblings of autistic children. Using a mixed method research, the researcher collected data from sibling of children with Autism .Sibling's age ranges from 7 to 24 years and the age of children with Autism range s from 2 to 21 years with mild to moderate impairments. The objectives of the study are, underline the types of experiences siblings of children with autism have while providing support to their brother/sister with autism. To highlight the effect of gender of siblings on their support providing behaviour. Investigate the effect of birth order of the child with autism in getting support from their siblings. To highlight the types of skills in which school and home train the chid with autism and highlight the demographic factors which influence the support providing behaviour of siblings. Major findings includes majority of siblings like to live with their brother/sister with autism due to their blood relationship ,minority 39% of siblings dislike to live due to embarrassment to have brother/sister with autism . 29% siblings provide support to their brother/sister with autism, In siblings the females provide more support to their brother/sister with autism than males . 45% of siblings trained their brother/sister with autism in self care and grooming.