History and Future of Sibling-Disability Research

March 7, 2016

By Ariella Meltzer and John Kramer Our article, ‘Siblinghood through disability studies perspectives’ published at Disability & Society, is about sibling-disability research. Sibling-disability research is research about siblings where one has a disability. The article is about the history of sibling-disability research and possibilities for it in the future. The first part of the article…

Research – Call for Participants in Study of Sibling Caregivers

December 21, 2015

Rick Glaesser, a social work doctoral student at the University of South Florida, is seeking study participants for research on the effects on siblings who become the primary caregiver to and co-reside with their sibling with a developmental disability after transitioning from the parental home. Participation includes 1-2 phone interviews about your experience of the transition itself and…

Research – Call for Participants for Study of Siblings of People with High Functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome

November 15, 2015

“My name is Elizabeth Apkin and I am completing my doctoral degree in clinical psychology at William James College. I am looking for people to participate in a research project on emerging adults’ experiences of having an older sibling with high functioning autism (HFA), or Asperger’s syndrome. As emerging adulthood is a developmental phase in 18-29 year…

Research – Call for Participants for Study of Siblings of People with Intellectual Disabilities

September 25, 2015

“My name is Karli Wilson, and I am currently a student at Baldwin Wallace University. I am conducting a study for my Psychology thesis on the relationship between sibling experience and life aspects of individuals who have siblings with intellectual disabilities. Specifically, I am looking at how social, academic, and personal life aspects may be positively or negatively influenced. If…

Siblings and Self-Advocates in Pennsylvania: Participate in a Focus Group

August 29, 2015

Are you a sibling or self-advocate living in Pennsylvania? If so, we’re calling on you to participate in a focus group to share your experiences! Date: Wednesday September 9, 2015 Time: 6:00PM to 7:30PM Location: The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties 2289 Avenue A Bethlehem, PA 18017 There will be 2 separate focus groups, one…

Siblings Rule 3: Sometimes, supporting your sibling means standing back and letting them express what they want

April 8, 2013

Siblings Rule: Siblings make a difference

April 1, 2013

Employment is one of the highest impact ways that the dynamic changes for all of us. Increasing employment for people with disabilities has long been a target by self-advocates, families, and professionals in the field. Employment is good for people with disabilities, but it can also have a impact on sibling relationships. Employment isn’t just good…

Research: Sibling Caregivers Find Responsibilities A Struggle

December 7, 2012

From Disability Scoop- About half of adult siblings of those with developmental disabilities either are or plan to be the primary caregiver for their brother or sister, but many are unprepared for the responsibility, a new survey finds. The national poll released Wednesday indicates that among adult siblings of those with a disability, 23 percent are currently…

UPDATE – Research: Easter Seals Study Announcement

December 5, 2012

(Chicago, December 5, 2012) — Today, Easter Seals released its Siblings Study to call attention to the experiences of siblings as caregivers as well as the services and supports families need. The Study, conducted by Ipsos and made possible by MassMutual Financial Group, aimed to better understand the implications of adults who have siblings with…

Research: Easter Seals Sibling Study

December 5, 2012

Hi everyone- Some of you might remember that the SLN participated in/supported this research study coming from Easter Seals. Hopefully you will find it interesting. Here’s the link- Easter Seals Sibling Study What I find very interesting in particular is the issue around feeling “emotionally prepared” more than financially prepared. This really complements the SLN’s…

History and Future of Sibling-Disability Research

Research – Call for Participants in Study of Sibling Caregivers

Research – Call for Participants for Study of Siblings of People with High Functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome

Research – Call for Participants for Study of Siblings of People with Intellectual Disabilities

Siblings and Self-Advocates in Pennsylvania: Participate in a Focus Group

Siblings Rule 3: Sometimes, supporting your sibling means standing back and letting them express what they want

Siblings Rule: Siblings make a difference

Research: Sibling Caregivers Find Responsibilities A Struggle

UPDATE – Research: Easter Seals Study Announcement

Research: Easter Seals Sibling Study

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