Share Your Experience: Help Us Understand Sibling Dynamics in Autism
What's the study about?
Are you the parent of a child aged 7–11 who has a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? We want to hear from you! We are conducting a research study to better understand how parenting behaviors may shape sibling relationships when one child has autism. Your insights can help us explore important family dynamics and improve support for families like yours.
Who can participate?
- Age: Both your participating child and their sibling with autism must be 7 to 11 years old.
- Diagnosis: The sibling with autism must have a formal diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and the participating child must have no diagnoses.
What will participants be doing?
You will be asked to complete two short online surveys—one about your child with autism and one about their sibling. Your participating child (aged 7–11) will also complete a brief survey about how they perceive their relationship with their sibling with autism. The entire process takes just 20–30 minutes.
Click here to begin the survey
Or use this link: https://fordham.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1A1WH7bO8Vkcmii
Why is this important?
Sibling relationships play a crucial role in childhood development, especially when one child has autism. Parenting approaches often differ between siblings, and these differences may affect how children view and interact with each other. By participating, you will help us uncover how parenting choices influence sibling closeness and dynamics in families navigating autism.