The Effectiveness of Sibling Skills Support Training Programme (KABEP) in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Published in: Pamukkale University Journal of Education
• Main Authors: Türkahmetoğlu, Kübra, Ceyhun, Ayşe Tuba
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Turkish
• Published: 01.09.2024
• ISSN: 1301-0085
• DOI: 10.9779/pauefd.1281349

The research aims to examine the efficacy of The Sibling Skills Support Training Program (SSSTP) concerning both children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their typically developing (TD) siblings. Specifically designed for TD siblings with a family member diagnosed with ASD, SSSTP is under scrutiny in this study. The research cohort encompasses three individuals, aged 7-20, diagnosed with ASD and receiving education at a Special Education and Rehabilitation Centre in Istanbul, Türkiye. Additionally, the study includes three TD siblings within the same age range as the individuals with ASD. In the study, multiple probe design was used to investigate the effectiveness of The Sibling Skills Support Training Program (SSSTP). Developed as a skill teaching program, SSSTP is specifically designed for typically developing (TD) siblings. Its primary objective is to aid these siblings in instructing their brothers or sisters with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in acquiring self-care and daily living skills. In line with this program, the training process of siblings with typical development was carried out in two stages: awareness training and skills training program. The implementation process was completed in an average of 18 sessions with each participant pair. According to the findings of the study, it was concluded that SSSTP was effective in helping children diagnosed with ASD learn the target skill. The results obtained from the follow-up sessions were consistent with the results of the instructional sessions. The social validity results of the study illustrated that the opinions of the participants and their families were positive.