Sibling Stress in Families of Children with Autism

Authors

Valerie N. Moreno, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

5-2010

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Gary T. Montgomery

Second Advisor

Dr. Amy Weimer

Third Advisor

Dr. Frederick Ernst

Abstract

Siblings of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have an increased chance of experiencing more stress than siblings of typically developing children. Stress experienced by siblings of children with an ASD may be dependent on the adaptive and maladaptive behavior of the child with autism. A total of 30 mothers were recruited in this study. Results indicated that the difference in stress levels in siblings of children with an ASD and siblings of typically developing children were not statistically significant. It was also found that the stress levels in siblings of children with an ASD were not dependent on the adaptive or maladaptive behavior of the child with an ASD.

Comments

Copyright 2010 Valerie Moreno. All Rights Reserved.

https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/sibling-stress-families-children-with-autism/docview/725707640/se-2

Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American