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  • Title: Support needs of siblings of people with developmental disabilities.
    Author: Arnold CK, Heller T, Kramer J.
    Journal: Intellect Dev Disabil; 2012 Oct; 50(5):373-82. PubMed ID: 23025639.
    Abstract:
    This qualitative study examines the support needs of adult siblings of people with developmental disabilities. A survey completed by 139 siblings of people with developmental disabilities captured the needs of adult siblings through 2 open-ended questions. A grounded theory approach was used, and the sibling responses anchored the analysis, interpretation of findings, and discussion using the constant comparison method. Eleven core variables and 3 overarching themes emerged. Three overarching themes for sibling support needs include: (a) getting disability-related information, (b) getting support for their caregiving role, and (c) enhancing the formal support system to address sibling needs.
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