TitleA sibling-mediated behavioral intervention for promoting
play skills in children with autism NameHansford, Amy P.
(author), Harris, Sandra L (chair), Elias, Maurice (internal
member), Leslie, Alan (internal member), Rutgers University,
Graduate School - New Brunswick, Autistic children--Family
relationships, Brothers and sisters of children with
disabilities, Autistic children--Behavior modification
DescriptionSiblings of children with autism often experience
isolation and frustration within the sibling relationship.
Studies have suggested that the quantity and quality of
interaction between the pair is significantly poorer relative to
sibling dyads affected by other developmental disabilities.
However, research has shown that siblings can act as effective
interventionists for their sibling with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder. The present study assessed the efficacy of a home-
based treatment program to teach siblings to use three sets of
behavioral skills while playing with their brother or sister
with auti