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Participation in extracurricular activities for children with and without siblings with autism spectrum disorder

Christine Wigston1, Marita Falkmer1,2, Sharmila Vaz1

  • 1a School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work, Curtin University , Perth , Western Australia , Australia.

Developmental Neurorehabilitation
|June 27, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) engage in fewer extracurricular activities and report lower enjoyment in relaxation activities compared to typically developing peers. Further support is needed to address participation barriers for these siblings.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Background:

  • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) significantly impacts families, including siblings.
  • Understanding the experiences of siblings of children with ASD is crucial for holistic family support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare extracurricular activity participation (number, frequency, enjoyment, performance) between siblings of children with ASD and typically developing (TD) peers.
  • To identify discrepancies between actual and desired participation levels in extracurricular activities.
  • To explore the association between ASD symptom severity and sibling participation.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study design was employed.
  • Participants included 30 siblings of children with ASD and 30 siblings of TD children.
  • Data were collected using the Paediatric Interest Profiles and a questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • Siblings of children with ASD participated in fewer extracurricular activities than their TD counterparts.
  • A significant association was found between ASD symptom severity and reduced sibling participation in activities.
  • Children with TD siblings reported higher enjoyment in relaxation activities compared to siblings of children with ASD.

Conclusions:

  • Having a sibling with ASD can influence participation in extracurricular activities, though results were largely positive.
  • Further research is needed to assess participation barriers for siblings of children with ASD.
  • Interventions and support systems are required to minimize participation restrictions for siblings of children with ASD.
Abstract

Keywords:
Adolescentsadolescent leisure interest profileengagementleisurepaediatric interest profilespreteen play profile

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