Maternal perceptions of sibling adaptation in Korean families of children with Down syndrome

ConclusionsThese findings highlight the importance of familial contexts in understanding sibling adaptation. Knowledge of family factors associated with better adaptation in Korean siblings of child with DS will facilitate the development of culturally appropriate interventions for these children and their families. In addition, an awareness of demographic characteristics associated with sibling adaptation will help health care professionals identify siblings who are at increased risk of experiencing difficulties in adapting.
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - Category: Disability Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research