How do typically developing brothers and sisters accept their siblings with Down syndrome or autism? An examination of personal characteristics / Raaya ALON in Autism, 30-1 (January 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inAutism > 30-1 (January 2026) . - p.84-96 Titre : How do typically developing brothers and sisters accept their siblings with Down syndrome or autism? An examination of personal characteristics Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Raaya ALON, Auteur Article en page(s) : p.84-96 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : acceptance  disability  emotions  optimism  perceived independent functionality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Typically developing siblings’ acceptance of a sibling with Down syndrome (DS) or autism influences the nature of sibling relations and their willingness to care for their sibling with disability in the future. Optimism is a central personality characteristic in coping with challenging life situations and the emotions toward the sibling with Down syndrome/autism are prominent in siblings’ adjustment to their complex circumstances. The current study examined how optimism and emotions toward a sibling with Down syndrome or autism influence typically developing siblings’ acceptance of their sibling with a disability. The role of demographic variables (sex of the typically developing sibling, diagnosis, and independent functioning of the sibling with disability) was also considered. Participants included 520 Jewish-Israeli siblings (189 brothers, 331 sisters, aged 18–27). Of these, 284 had siblings with Down syndrome, and 236 had siblings with autism. Siblings completed self-report questionnaires on optimism, emotions, and acceptance. Hierarchical regressions with three-way interactions revealed that optimism, sex, and the sibling’s diagnosis and independent functioning explained a significant portion of variance in acceptance. The findings highlight the importance of fostering optimism and emotional processing, particularly for siblings of individuals with autism and among brothers. These results have implications for interventions aimed at improving sibling relationships and future caregiving.Lay Abstract Being a brother or sister to an individual with Down syndrome or autism can shape how siblings feel about and care for their sibling with the disability. This study looked at how optimism (a general positive outlook) and emotions relate to accepting the individual with the disability. The study also considered whether the non-disabled sibling’s gender, diagnosis (Down syndrome or autism), and level of independent capability of the sibling with the disability contributed to the acceptance levels. Participants in the study were 520 Jewish-Israeli young adults (ages 18–27) who had a sibling with Down syndrome or autism. They answered questions about their emotions, optimism, and acceptance of the sibling with the disability. The results showed that optimism and emotions were important for acceptance, but this varied depending on whether the typically developing sibling was male or female, whether the sibling had Down syndrome or autism, and their level of independent capability. These findings suggest that helping siblings, especially brothers of individuals with autism, build optimism and process their emotions, can improve sibling relationships and support future caregiving roles. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251366870 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=578 [article] How do typically developing brothers and sisters accept their siblings with Down syndrome or autism? An examination of personal characteristics [texte imprimé] / Raaya ALON, Auteur . - p.84-96. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Autism > 30-1 (January 2026) . - p.84-96 Mots-clés : acceptance  disability  emotions  optimism  perceived independent functionality Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Typically developing siblings’ acceptance of a sibling with Down syndrome (DS) or autism influences the nature of sibling relations and their willingness to care for their sibling with disability in the future. Optimism is a central personality characteristic in coping with challenging life situations and the emotions toward the sibling with Down syndrome/autism are prominent in siblings’ adjustment to their complex circumstances. The current study examined how optimism and emotions toward a sibling with Down syndrome or autism influence typically developing siblings’ acceptance of their sibling with a disability. The role of demographic variables (sex of the typically developing sibling, diagnosis, and independent functioning of the sibling with disability) was also considered. Participants included 520 Jewish-Israeli siblings (189 brothers, 331 sisters, aged 18–27). Of these, 284 had siblings with Down syndrome, and 236 had siblings with autism. Siblings completed self-report questionnaires on optimism, emotions, and acceptance. Hierarchical regressions with three-way interactions revealed that optimism, sex, and the sibling’s diagnosis and independent functioning explained a significant portion of variance in acceptance. The findings highlight the importance of fostering optimism and emotional processing, particularly for siblings of individuals with autism and among brothers. These results have implications for interventions aimed at improving sibling relationships and future caregiving.Lay Abstract Being a brother or sister to an individual with Down syndrome or autism can shape how siblings feel about and care for their sibling with the disability. This study looked at how optimism (a general positive outlook) and emotions relate to accepting the individual with the disability. The study also considered whether the non-disabled sibling’s gender, diagnosis (Down syndrome or autism), and level of independent capability of the sibling with the disability contributed to the acceptance levels. Participants in the study were 520 Jewish-Israeli young adults (ages 18–27) who had a sibling with Down syndrome or autism. They answered questions about their emotions, optimism, and acceptance of the sibling with the disability. The results showed that optimism and emotions were important for acceptance, but this varied depending on whether the typically developing sibling was male or female, whether the sibling had Down syndrome or autism, and their level of independent capability. These findings suggest that helping siblings, especially brothers of individuals with autism, build optimism and process their emotions, can improve sibling relationships and support future caregiving roles. En ligne : https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13623613251366870 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=578

Pragmatic Language and School Related Linguistic Abilities in Siblings of Children with Autism / Noa BEN-YIZHAK in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41-6 (June 2011)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 41-6 (June 2011) . - p.750-760 Titre : Pragmatic Language and School Related Linguistic Abilities in Siblings of Children with Autism Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Noa BEN-YIZHAK, Auteur ; Nurit YIRMIYA, Auteur ; Ifat SEIDMAN, Auteur ; Raaya ALON, Auteur ; Catherine LORD, Auteur ; Marian SIGMAN, Auteur Année de publication : 2011 Article en page(s) : p.750-760 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism  Siblings  Broad autism phenotype  Language  Pragmatics  Learning difficulties Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Siblings of probands with autism spectrum disorders are at higher risk for developing the broad autism phenotype (BAP). We compared the linguistic abilities (i.e., pragmatic language, school achievements, and underling reading processes) of 35 school-age siblings of children with autism (SIBS-A) to those of 42 siblings of children with typical development. Results indicated lower pragmatic abilities in a subgroup of SIBS-A identified with BAP related difficulties (SIBS-A-BAP) whereas school achievements and reading processes were intact. Furthermore, among SIBS-A-BAP, significant negative correlations emerged between the severity scores on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and full and verbal IQ scores. These results are discussed in the context of the developmental trajectories of SIBS-A and in relation to the BAP. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-1096-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=127 [article] Pragmatic Language and School Related Linguistic Abilities in Siblings of Children with Autism [texte imprimé] / Noa BEN-YIZHAK, Auteur ; Nurit YIRMIYA, Auteur ; Ifat SEIDMAN, Auteur ; Raaya ALON, Auteur ; Catherine LORD, Auteur ; Marian SIGMAN, Auteur . - 2011 . - p.750-760. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 41-6 (June 2011) . - p.750-760 Mots-clés : Autism  Siblings  Broad autism phenotype  Language  Pragmatics  Learning difficulties Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Siblings of probands with autism spectrum disorders are at higher risk for developing the broad autism phenotype (BAP). We compared the linguistic abilities (i.e., pragmatic language, school achievements, and underling reading processes) of 35 school-age siblings of children with autism (SIBS-A) to those of 42 siblings of children with typical development. Results indicated lower pragmatic abilities in a subgroup of SIBS-A identified with BAP related difficulties (SIBS-A-BAP) whereas school achievements and reading processes were intact. Furthermore, among SIBS-A-BAP, significant negative correlations emerged between the severity scores on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and full and verbal IQ scores. These results are discussed in the context of the developmental trajectories of SIBS-A and in relation to the BAP. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-010-1096-6 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=127

Predicting typically-developing siblings’ acceptance of their sibling with ASD during emerging adulthood / Raaya ALON in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 99 (November)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 99 (November) . - 102065 Titre : Predicting typically-developing siblings’ acceptance of their sibling with ASD during emerging adulthood Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Raaya ALON, Auteur Article en page(s) : 102065 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : siblings  acceptance  ASD  emerging adulthood  social support Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Typically-developing siblings’ (TDS) acceptance of a brother or sister with AutismSpectrum Disorder (ASD) has been minimally explored, despite the life-long nature ofthese relationships and the potential impact on future involvement with and care of thesibling. This study focused on TDS during the complicated time of emerging adulthood, which is characterized by increasing independence and identity formation. Aims Grounded in Siblings Embedded Systems Framework, the study examined emergingadult TDS’ acceptance of their sibling with ASD, and variables predicting acceptance. Specifically, demographic variables, including those relating to emerging adulthood (marital status, occupation), internal resources (emotions towards siblings, optimism, sense of coherence) and social support were examined. Methods & procedures The study included 237 TDS (Mage=22) of children with ASD (Mage=17), andsome with ASD and intellectual developmental disorder (IDD). Participants completedsix self-report questionnaires. Results En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102065 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=490 [article] Predicting typically-developing siblings’ acceptance of their sibling with ASD during emerging adulthood [texte imprimé] / Raaya ALON, Auteur . - 102065. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders > 99 (November) . - 102065 Mots-clés : siblings  acceptance  ASD  emerging adulthood  social support Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : Background Typically-developing siblings’ (TDS) acceptance of a brother or sister with AutismSpectrum Disorder (ASD) has been minimally explored, despite the life-long nature ofthese relationships and the potential impact on future involvement with and care of thesibling. This study focused on TDS during the complicated time of emerging adulthood, which is characterized by increasing independence and identity formation. Aims Grounded in Siblings Embedded Systems Framework, the study examined emergingadult TDS’ acceptance of their sibling with ASD, and variables predicting acceptance. Specifically, demographic variables, including those relating to emerging adulthood (marital status, occupation), internal resources (emotions towards siblings, optimism, sense of coherence) and social support were examined. Methods & procedures The study included 237 TDS (Mage=22) of children with ASD (Mage=17), andsome with ASD and intellectual developmental disorder (IDD). Participants completedsix self-report questionnaires. Results En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2022.102065 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=490

Psychological predictors of benefit-finding in emerging adult siblings of individuals with disabilities / Raaya ALON in Research in Autism, 132 (April 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 132 (April 2026) . - 202838 Titre : Psychological predictors of benefit-finding in emerging adult siblings of individuals with disabilities Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Raaya ALON, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202838 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Cerebral palsy  Autism  Down syndrome  Positive psychology  Stress  Empathy sibling acceptance optimism  Coherence  Acceptance  Negative emotions  Siblings Résumé : Studies on typically-developing siblings of individuals with a developmental disability have highlighted increased risks for anxiety, depression, and social isolation, but also striking psychological benefits, including increased empathy, psychosocial functioning, and a sense of fulfillment that comes from contributing to the well-being of the family. The current study analyzed how stress, emotional empathy, and sibling acceptance related to benefit-finding, a core construct in positive psychology that pertains to personal growth and positive outcomes resulting from dealing with adversity. Participants were 465 emerging adult siblings (ages 18–28) of individuals with autism, Down Syndrome (DS), or cerebral palsy (CP) who completed self-report measures that assessed these domains. Higher perceived stress was found to be associated with higher benefit-finding. A serial mediation model showed that lower perceived stress predicted higher empathy, which in turn was associated with greater acceptance and subsequently higher benefit-finding. This path was strongest amongst siblings of individuals with autism. For siblings of individuals with DS, the model was partially supported; in particular, emotional empathy did not significantly mediate the relationship between stress and benefit-finding in this group. Amongst siblings of individuals with CP, the mediation model was also only partially supported, suggesting that empathy and sibling acceptance play a role, but the full sequential path was less robust. The consistent mediating role of sibling acceptance highlights its centrality in reframing stressful experiences as opportunities for growth. These insights emphasize the need for targeted and unique interventions amongst the diverse groups of emerging adult siblings of individuals with disabilities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202838 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=583 [article] Psychological predictors of benefit-finding in emerging adult siblings of individuals with disabilities [texte imprimé] / Raaya ALON, Auteur . - 202838. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 132 (April 2026) . - 202838 Mots-clés : Cerebral palsy  Autism  Down syndrome  Positive psychology  Stress  Empathy sibling acceptance optimism  Coherence  Acceptance  Negative emotions  Siblings Résumé : Studies on typically-developing siblings of individuals with a developmental disability have highlighted increased risks for anxiety, depression, and social isolation, but also striking psychological benefits, including increased empathy, psychosocial functioning, and a sense of fulfillment that comes from contributing to the well-being of the family. The current study analyzed how stress, emotional empathy, and sibling acceptance related to benefit-finding, a core construct in positive psychology that pertains to personal growth and positive outcomes resulting from dealing with adversity. Participants were 465 emerging adult siblings (ages 18–28) of individuals with autism, Down Syndrome (DS), or cerebral palsy (CP) who completed self-report measures that assessed these domains. Higher perceived stress was found to be associated with higher benefit-finding. A serial mediation model showed that lower perceived stress predicted higher empathy, which in turn was associated with greater acceptance and subsequently higher benefit-finding. This path was strongest amongst siblings of individuals with autism. For siblings of individuals with DS, the model was partially supported; in particular, emotional empathy did not significantly mediate the relationship between stress and benefit-finding in this group. Amongst siblings of individuals with CP, the mediation model was also only partially supported, suggesting that empathy and sibling acceptance play a role, but the full sequential path was less robust. The consistent mediating role of sibling acceptance highlights its centrality in reframing stressful experiences as opportunities for growth. These insights emphasize the need for targeted and unique interventions amongst the diverse groups of emerging adult siblings of individuals with disabilities. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202838 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=583

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