None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL
Sponsors
Nivriti Sriram
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Has a sibling with autism who is non-speaking 2.Be of Indian Origin 3.Is fluent and conversant in English or Tamil
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.History of developmental disorders, or developmental delays. 2.Severe psychiatric conditions, such as the psychosis spectrum. 3. Neurological conditions 4. Physical disorders/disabilities. 5. Is estranged from their sibling or does not maintain any relationship with their sibling. The nature of the participant’s relationship with their sibling will be assessed in an introductory call, where their involvement in the study will also be debriefed.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To gain an in-depth understanding of the unique experiences of those with non-speaking siblings with autism. Timepoint: Baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Explore concerns and fears present regarding their non-speaking sibling with autismTimepoint: Baseline;Explore how having a sibling with non-speaking autism has shaped their personality, and lives Timepoint: Baseline;Explore how siblings communicate with their non-speaking sibling Timepoint: Baseline;Explore sibling well-being, and how they cope with having a sibling on the spectrum Timepoint: Baseline;Explore the nature of the relationships that typically developing siblings have with their non-speaking sibling with autism Timepoint: Baseline | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactIndu Toby
Manipal College of Health Professions
Outcome results
None listed