STEPS (Sibling Techniques for Enhanced Play and Support) for Strengthening the Sibling Bond of Children with Autism

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dc.contributor.advisorMachalicek, Wendy
dc.contributor.authorGlugatch, Lindsay
dc.date.accessioned2021-09-13T18:35:40Z
dc.date.available2021-09-13T18:35:40Z
dc.date.issued2021-09-13
dc.description.abstractSibling relationships are a unique and special bond throughout the life span. Having a sibling with autism may present extra difficulties to form a close and meaningful relationship. While siblings play an important role in the child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) life, there is no consistent method for involving siblings in treatment for individuals with ASD. This current study evaluated a novel treatment package including training siblings on play strategies (called play tips when communicating with the participants) in combination with a sibling support group to increase positive sibling play and perceived relationship quality. Using two concurrent multiple baseline designs, nine sibling dyads participated in the online STEPS program. Specifically, the intervention package included an online implementation of behavior skills training on simple play strategies and participation in a sibling support group. The intervention package improved quality of sibling play and increased the perceived quality of the sibling relationship.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1794/26624
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Oregon
dc.rightsAll Rights Reserved.
dc.subjectautismen_US
dc.subjectplayen_US
dc.subjectrelationshipen_US
dc.subjectsiblingen_US
dc.subjectsupport groupen_US
dc.titleSTEPS (Sibling Techniques for Enhanced Play and Support) for Strengthening the Sibling Bond of Children with Autism
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation
thesis.degree.disciplineDepartment of Special Education and Clinical Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Oregon
thesis.degree.leveldoctoral
thesis.degree.namePh.D.

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