Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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people.uwec.edu
Frequent financial
issues
•Loss of
employment
•Paying for
services
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Loneliness
Isolated by peers
Difficulty coping
Behavior problems
Depression
Delays in social acquisition
View of sibling with ASD as
burdensome
Concern about the future
Effect on parental relationship
Bagenholm & Gillberg, 1991; Goeke & Ritchey, 2011; Knott,1995; Opperman & Alant,
2003; Orsmond, 2009; Turnbull, 2006
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Bouncing Back
from Adversity
They
have social support
balance the condition with family needs
maintain family boundaries
communicate well
attribute positive meaning to situations
are flexibility
are committed t to family
use active coping strategies
have collaborative relationships with professionals
Have:
Increased level of engagement with activities
Independence
Empathy
Task orientation
Problem solving skills
Positive peer relationships
Werner (1989)
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•Respect and
dignity
•Sharing
•Participation
•Collaboration
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See
http://www.neserve.org/maconsortium/pdf/Medical%20Home/Family_Centered_Care.pdf
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(Beatson, 2008; Bruder, 2010; Dunst, 2002; 2007; Gabovitch & Curtin, 2009; Lawlor
& mattingly, 1998; Murray & Mandell, 2006)
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Curiosity
Friendly approachable and non judgmental
tone
Active listening
Gathering AND giving
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Providing resources
Obtaining other services
Discussion of spirituality, making meaning
Obtaining respite care
Creating family routines and habits
Finding local family fun and community outings
Assisting the family to participate in extended
family events and family celebrations
Sibling play / siblings as part of intervention
Ferraiolo, Hansford, & Harris, 2010; Miller Kuhaneck,et al , 2010
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Funding
Liability
Location- space
Based on service delivery location
School Setting
▪ Public vs. Private
▪ Agency based
Clinic & Hospital Setting
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So
WHY
do it?
(AOTA, 2010; Cohen, 1999; Gabovitch & Curtin, 2009; King et al, 2004)
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(Cohen, 1999; Dunst, Hamby, & Brookfield, 2007; Dunst, Trivette, & Hamby, 2007;
Gabovitch & Curtin, 2009 ; King, et al 2004; King et al, 1999)
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http://www.autism.ca/siblings.pdf
http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/fa
mily_services/siblings.php
http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/autism/i
nterview-harris.htm
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8
599,1698128,00.html
Parent/Family books
At Home in the Land of Oz: Autism, My Sister, and Me by Anne
Clinard Barnhill
Voices from the Spectrum: Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, People
With Autism, And Professionals Share Their Wisdom by Cindy N.
Ariel and Robert A. Naseef
Siblings of Children With Autism: A Guide for Families by Sandra L.
Harris
Being the Other One: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister Who Has
Special Needs by Kate Strohm
Children’s books
Rules by Cynthia Lord
Siblings: The Autism Spectrum Through Our Eyes by Jane Johnson
and Anne Van Rensselaer
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Support Groups
www.siblingsupport.org (Click: Sibshops)
Sarah Yeaton
sarah.yeaton@gmail.com
Debra Widman
deb@ot2go.com
Heather Miller Kuhaneck
kuhaneckh@sacredheart.edu
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