Living with a sibling diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
10 March 2016
This study will explore the experiences and coping mechanisms of individuals living with a sibling diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout adolescence. It will consist of semi-structured interviews conducted over Skype, approximately 30 minutes long. The interviews will explore the experiences of the siblings at the time of diagnosis, adolescence and the start of young adulthood.
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Ethical approval
This study has been approved by the Middlesex University Department of Psychology Application for Ethical Approval on March 10th 2016.
About the researcher
I am an undergraduate Psychology student at Middlesex University undertaking my dissertation looking at the experiences of living with a sibling diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
