Caregiving of Sibling with Autism: A Systematic Review on Typical Siblings’ Perspective

Abstract

This systematic review aims to synthesize the extant literature on typical siblings’ perspectives on the current or future caregiving of their sibling with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were employed in screening qualitative research between 2010 and 2019. The findings from the eleven studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria revealed the typical siblings’ perspectives on the forms of and their feelings towards caregiving, and their need for support from professionals and family members. By understanding the forms of caregiving that could take place, siblings can better prepare themselves for the future and not be overwhelmed when the time comes for them to take over caregiving responsibilities from their parents.