[article]
| Titre : |
The impact on siblings of having a brother or sister on the autism spectrum |
| Type de document : |
Texte imprimé et/ou numérique |
| Auteurs : |
Sabine MARTH, Auteur |
| Année de publication : |
2009 |
| Article en page(s) : |
p.7-17 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
This paper, written by the mother of a young man with autism and learning disabilities, summarises the lite of her family from his birth to the present day. It was submitted in part fulfilment 0f a Masters degree at the University of Birmingham. Now 21 years of age, Magnus has four older sibiings (two brothers and two sisters). Here, Sabine focuses on the effects Magnus has had on their lives by using the diaries she kept, the home—school books and the family video tapes. She describes the demands made on ail the family and their response to these. Her other chiidren ail speak positively of Magnus, whilst acknowledging there are aspects which have caused them distress and sadness. In addition to the positive way in which the family has acted together over the years, Sabine also points out that Icelandic society in general values diversity and accepts difference and that the family has been provided with a good level of support to date, which has made lite easier for them. She is now watching Magnus’ relationship with the next generation — her grandchildren — with interest. |
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in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 10-2 (Octobre 2009) . - p.7-17
[article] The impact on siblings of having a brother or sister on the autism spectrum [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Sabine MARTH, Auteur . - 2009 . - p.7-17. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 10-2 (Octobre 2009) . - p.7-17
| Index. décimale : |
PER Périodiques |
| Résumé : |
This paper, written by the mother of a young man with autism and learning disabilities, summarises the lite of her family from his birth to the present day. It was submitted in part fulfilment 0f a Masters degree at the University of Birmingham. Now 21 years of age, Magnus has four older sibiings (two brothers and two sisters). Here, Sabine focuses on the effects Magnus has had on their lives by using the diaries she kept, the home—school books and the family video tapes. She describes the demands made on ail the family and their response to these. Her other chiidren ail speak positively of Magnus, whilst acknowledging there are aspects which have caused them distress and sadness. In addition to the positive way in which the family has acted together over the years, Sabine also points out that Icelandic society in general values diversity and accepts difference and that the family has been provided with a good level of support to date, which has made lite easier for them. She is now watching Magnus’ relationship with the next generation — her grandchildren — with interest. |
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https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=928 |
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The impact on siblings of having a brother or sister on the autism spectrum in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 10-2 (Octobre 2009)