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Birth order rank as a moderator of the relation between behavior problems among children with an autism spectrum

Theodore S Tomeny1, Tammy D Barry, Stephanie H Bader

  • 11The University of Southern Mississippi, USA.

Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice
|October 10, 2012
PubMed

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Sibling relationships are complex and influenced by various factors.
  • Research on typically-developing siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) shows variable outcomes.
  • Understanding factors influencing sibling adjustment is crucial for family well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate factors influencing the behavioral outcomes of typically-developing siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • To examine the moderating role of birth order in the relationship between externalizing behaviors in children with ASD and their siblings.

Main Methods:

  • Online questionnaires were administered to 42 parents of children with ASD and their typically-developing siblings.
  • Data analysis focused on identifying relationships between child ASD behaviors and sibling behaviors.
  • Statistical methods were used to assess the moderating effect of birth order.

Main Results:

  • Birth order significantly moderated the association between externalizing behaviors in children with ASD and their typically-developing siblings.
  • Higher externalizing behaviors in children with ASD were linked to increased externalizing behaviors in siblings only when the child with ASD was older.
  • This suggests a specific dynamic influenced by the age and birth order of the child with ASD.

Conclusions:

  • The findings offer initial clarification on the intricate dynamics within sibling relationships involving a child with ASD.
  • Birth order and the age of the child with ASD are important considerations in sibling adjustment.
  • Further research is essential to fully elucidate the outcomes for typically-developing siblings of children with ASD.

Keywords:
autismautism spectrum disorderbehavior problemsbirth ordersiblings

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