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Direct linkShivers, Carolyn M.; Dykens, Elisabeth M. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2017
Siblings of brothers or sisters with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are important but understudied family members. As many previous studies have relied on parent report of sibling outcomes, the use of sibling self-report is an important addition to the research. This study assessed the feelings of adolescent siblings toward…
Descriptors: Siblings, Sibling Relationship, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Sanderson, Kelli A.; Burke, Meghan M.; Urbano, Richard C.; Arnold, Catherine K.; Hodapp, Robert M. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2017
This study examined who provides informal (or unpaid) supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Participants included 657 adult siblings of people with disabilities who responded to a national survey about informal supports in the areas of recreation, employment, and housing. Results indicated that most people with…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Adults, Siblings
Smith, Ashlyn L.; Romski, MaryAnn; Sevcik, Rose A. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2013
This study examined communication interaction patterns when one sibling had a developmental disability as well as the role of communication skills in sibling relationship quality. Thirty sibling dyads were categorized into one of three communication status groups: emerging, context-dependent, and independent communicators. Independent…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Siblings, Sibling Relationship
Burke, Meghan M.; Taylor, Julie Lounds; Urbano, Richard; Hodapp, Robert M. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
With the growing life expectancy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, siblings will increasingly assume responsibility for the care of their brother or sister with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Using a 163-item survey completed by 757 siblings, the authors identified factors related to future caregiving…
Descriptors: Siblings, Adults, Caregivers, Mental Retardation
Taylor, Julie Lounds; Hodapp, Robert M. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
A significant concern of parents and professionals is that adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities will go without regular educational-vocational activities. The authors examined predictors of such inactivity in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as how inactivity related to their sibling's…
Descriptors: Siblings, Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Sibling Relationship
Heller, Tamar; Arnold, Catherine K.; van Heumen, Lieke; McBride, Elizabeth L.; Factor, Alan – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2012
The study examined the differential experiences and outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families receiving self-directed services based on the type of personal support worker hired (parents, siblings, other relatives, friends, and agency staff). The sample consisted of 372 participants in a self-directed…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Personnel Selection
