UNASSIGNED: Siblings are a critical part of lifelong support for individuals with @entity72 ( @entity72 ). But siblings face their own social-emotional adjustment needs. These needs may be addressed through programs that include support groups specifically for the siblings. This study examined the effects of a community program on typical siblings' @entity308 , @entity148 , @entity72 knowledge, and peer network as well as reciprocal interactions between the typical sibling and sibling with @entity72 . The program provided a sibling support group, a skills intervention for @entity1 with @entity72 , and an inclusive recreation time. Siblings reported significant @entity308 and physiological @entity148 and improvements in their peer network. @entity2438 knowledge increased but only approached significance. Direct observations revealed improvement in reciprocal interactions by most @entity1 that did not reach statistical significance. Parents, typical siblings, and interventionists indicated positive reactions to the program and its goals and outcomes. Findings are discussed in terms of the need to continue to explore interventions for siblings of @entity1 with @entity72 .

A community support program for XXXX with @entity2438 and their typically developing siblings: Initial investigation.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['children'] @entity308 :: ('MESH:D003866', 'Disease') :: ['decreases in depression', 'depression'] @entity2438 :: ('MESH:D001321', 'Disease') :: ['Autism'] @entity72 :: ('MESH:D002659', 'Disease') :: ['ASD', 'autism spectrum disorder'] @entity148 :: ('MESH:D001008', 'Disease') :: ['anxiety']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['children']
