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The experiences of Latino siblings of children with developmental disabilities

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This qualitative study explored the experiences of Latino siblings of children with developmental disabilities. METHODS: Parents and typically developing siblings from 15 Latino families with a child with a developmental disability participated in separate interviews. RESULTS: Using consensual qualitative research methodology, domains reflecting siblings' relationships, emotional experiences and communication about the disability were identified. The child's need for caregiving was a prominent topic in the sibling and parent narratives. Parents reported concerns about siblings' experience of differential treatment, whereas siblings reported concerns about restricted social activities because of their brother/sister. CONCLUSIONS: Including multiple informants revealed commonalities and differences in parents' and siblings' perspectives on the impact of a child's disability. The importance of considering sibling adaptation in sociocultural context is discussed.

Source: Child Care Health and Development

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01266.x

Authors: B. Kao, L. Romero‐Bosch, W. Plante, D. Lobato

Institution: Brown University

Language: English

Topic: Family and Disability Support Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development