Experiences of Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.12707/RVI26.4.44902Keywords:
sibling relations, autism spectrum disorder, family nursing, child, mothersAbstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic intensified caregiving demands, making daily routines within sibling relationships more challenging and increasing conflict, rivalry, and jealousy associated with changes in routine.
Objective: To describe the experiences of siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methodology: A multiple-case study of families of children with special needs, excluding younger family members or those with communication limitations. Data collection was conducted through semi-structured interviews from May 2021 to September 2022, and thematic analysis was performed using WebQDA.
Results: Thirteen family members were interviewed, all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. The interviews focused on potential and feelings related to changes in routines, school difficulties, sibling conflicts, and the division of parental attention.
Conclusion: Motherhood experiences were marked by the coexistence of challenges, potential, and ambivalent feelings, highlighting family adaptation, mutual support, and the strengthening of the fraternal bond.
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