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ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2025

Relational Patterns of Support and Communication in Families with a Child Diagnosed with Autism: an Interpretive Phenomenological Study.

Justin S Romney, Stephen T Fife, Randall S Reitz, Nicole Piland, Kristy Soloski, Allison L Montgomery, Kathryn Wagner

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Justin S RomneyKent School of Social Work and Family Sciences, University of Louisville, 2217 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA. justin.romney@louisville.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9144-3127
Stephen T FifeCommunity, Family, and Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Randall S ReitzSt. Mary's Family Medicine Residency, Grand Junction, CO, USA.
Nicole PilandCommunity, Family, and Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Kristy SoloskiCommunity, Family, and Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA.
Allison L MontgomeryKent School of Social Work and Family Sciences, University of Louisville, 2217 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA.
Kathryn WagnerCommunity, Family, and Addiction Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA.

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Abstract

backgroundThe impact of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be far-reaching for families. Research has shown that neurotypical (NT) siblings can experience negative and positive implications of ASD in their lives. However, researchers have not fully captured the factors associated with successful adaptation to the range of experiences, particularly regarding NT siblings and the relational support from and communication with their parents.

methodsWe utilized an interpretive phenomenological analysis to illuminate and better understand NT siblings' experiences of parental support and communication.

resultsAnalysis of qualitative semi-structured interviews with seven families of parents with at least one sibling over the age of 10 (N = 22) yielded four significant themes: (a) targeted NT sibling time, (b) targeted NT sibling communication, (c) sibling expectations, and (d) understanding autism.

conclusionThe findings regarding relational support patterns suggest that NT siblings' experience with autism is positively influenced by parents who dedicate time to the NT siblings, communicate openly with them, and educate them about autism.

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Autism Spectrum DisorderAutistic DisorderCommunicationParentsSiblingsSocial SupportAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultChildFemaleHumansMaleQualitative ResearchAutism spectrum disorderCommunicationFamily systemsFamily therapyParentingSiblings

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