SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: UPLIFTS, COPING, AND STRESSORS

Authors

Jesse A. Bingham, Brigham Young University
Melinda Buchanan, Brigham Young University
Dr. Susanne F. Olsen, Brigham Young University
Elaine S. Sorensen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

siblings, children, special needs, stressors, chronic disabilities

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Family Life

Abstract

When a family includes one or more children with special needs every family member is affected by the challenges related to that chronic disability. In the past, research has focused on the child and his or her disability as pathological, whereas today it is acknowledged that many families are able to function positively and adapt well to daily life with a child with special needs. 1

Recommended Citation

Bingham, Jesse A.; Buchanan, Melinda; Olsen, Dr. Susanne F.; and Sorensen, Elaine S. (2013) "SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: UPLIFTS, COPING, AND STRESSORS," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 237.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/237