Presentation about the research of the changing roles of the adult siblings of brothers or sisters with profound intellectual disabilities. The aim of this research project is to explore the roles siblings fulfill, their experiences and needs concerning these roles, and if and how their involvement contributes …

The upbringing of children with ASD is a difficult task for their parents. Because of their constraints in contact and communication it is hard to understand their needs and therefore the parents and their brothers and sisters need specific skills. In the Netherlands there is no home treatment specifically …