Survey for siblings, ages 11 - 17

Greetings!

I am currently a student at Loyola University Maryland as well as a Research Diagnositician at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD. I am currently working on a thesis project looking at the family dynamics of children with special needs.

 

I am hopeful that this research can bring attention to the special needs of siblings and families affected by Down syndrome as well as autism spectrum disorders.  I have a brother diagnosed with several developmental disabilities and he has really defined so much of who I am, I am so thankful that I was so blessed to be his "big sis", but I know as much as I love my brother there were definitely times that I was frustrated and felt that I wasn't as important. I am working on developing a play-support therapy for siblings to work together to be sure they have the best relationship possible but I need your help!

I am recruiting siblings ages 11-17 with a sibling who has been diagnosed with Down syndrome or an autism spectrum disorder, the survey takes about 25-30 minutes and the link is https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=131209. If you would be able to help or know anyone at all that might be interested in participating I would be so thankful.  All children that complete the survey are eligible for a drawing of a $50 gift card.

Thank you again, you all are such wonderful and inspiring people and I am so blessed to be part of this community of support!

 

Kind Regards,

Corey

 

 

Corey Anne Maas

Kennedy Krieger Institute

Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Research and Education for Autism in Children

3901 Greenspring Avenue

Baltimore, MD  21211

(443)923-7598

MaasC@kennedykrieger.org