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Posters HEALTH Topic - Autism Spectrum Disorder Advancing Comprehensive Early Childhood Intervention
Session 3
p3.09 The Influence of Autism Spectrum Disorder on Sibling Relationships Presenting Author: Elsa Marta Soares (United Arab Emirates)
Affiliation: Harley Street Medical Center Abu Dhabi Co-Authors: Ana Paula Pereira, Alícia Rodriguez
The family, particularly parents and siblings, represent the primary context for developing relationships, with siblings often becoming key figures of reference, support, and security. When a sibling is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), family dynamics tend to adapt to meet the specific needs of the individual with ASD. These adjustments in routines and allocation of quality family time may impact behavior, socio-emotional skills, and sibling relationships. This study aims to explore the influence of ASD on the relationship between siblings with and without ASD from the perspective of adolescent siblings. Using a qualitative and descriptive methodology, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight siblings aged 10-17. Results indicate that siblings with greater knowledge about ASD show higher levels of understanding and tolerance, fostering closer relationships. Both siblings with and without ASD engage in mutual learning, and extended family support serves as a stress buffer, promoting family harmony. p3.10 Mothers' Experiences With the Diagnostic Process of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Current Support Networks, and Family Needs Presenting Author: Camila Santiago Vieira Pereira (Brazil) The research aims to analyze mothers' experiences of discovering their children's diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to identify their current support networks. This is an exploratory study with a qualitative approach. It was carried out with 10 mothers of children diagnosed with ASD, aged between 3 and 6, living on the south coast of São Paulo, Brazil. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and interpreted using content analysis. The results showed that the diagnosis had an emotional impact on the participants and highlighted the need to improve support for families of children with ASD, in terms of access to information and health services. The study has helped to highlight the need for professional development in terms of the timing of the diagnosis and to understand the support available to meet the specific needs of the families of children with ASD. Affiliation: Federal University of São Paulo – Baixada Santista Campus Co-Authors: Carla Cilene Baptista Da Silva, Ana Paula Silva Pereira The rise of the neurodiversity movement and autism self- advocacy has brought new ethical, theoretical, and ideological debates that have had a real impact in some areas of autism research, but less so in early intervention research and practice. There is an urgent need for more reflection and clarity on how intervention practices align with the neurodiversity framework and for greater emphasis on natural developmental processes, coping strategies, autonomy, and well-being of autistic children in ECI (Leadbitter, K., et al., 2018). Doing so requires ECI researchers and practitioners to move away from normative agendas and pay attention to needed adaptations. Checking our biases and assumptions about autism, the use of language in goal setting and report writing, redefining social skills, understanding sensory differences and needs, validating all communicative styles, assessing the appropriateness of the environment, and paying attention to intrinsic drivers and experiences of autistic children are some of the considerations to be discussed (Provenzani, U. et al. 2020). p3.12 Sensory Processing Predicts Social Function in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder Presenting Author: Silvia Leticia Pavão (Brazil) Affiliation: Federal University of Paraná Co-Authors: Caroline F. M. Bellani, Maria Eduarda S. Cubis, Vera Lúcia Israel, Ana Carolina O. Landuche, Kelly P. Menezes We aim to investigate if sensory processing influences social function in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). 43 children with ASD (8.2±1.6 years) were assessed using Sensory Profile Second Edition and Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory in social function areas. A multiple linear regression analysis using backward stepwise method investigated which sensory processing sessions (independent variables) would predict activity performance and dependence on caregivers in social function (dependent variables). Sensory processing pattern of seeking negatively impacts social function, accounting for 16% of variation in functional abilities, and 10% in dependence on caregivers. Greater involvement with/reaction to visual inputs predicts lower dependence on caregivers in social function, accounting for 9% of variation in dependence levels. Sensory processing predicts social function and should be a topic addressed by therapists with family-centered attention from the first interventions in order to enhance its effects on the social function of children. p3.11 Α New Outlook for Autism: Providing Neurodiversity Affirming Practices in ECI Presenting Author: Efthalia Kaderoglou (Greece) Affiliation: Neurodiversity Greece Co-Authors: Sofia Haraklia
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