The Impact of Individuals with Disabilities Upon the Choices of Their Siblings

IntroductionSiblings have traditionally been neglected in the family-centered service modelSiblings are often the most enduring relationship throughout the life course of clientsFurther research is needed to broaden our understanding of this unique relationship and its impact upon life choicesThe limited research available has traditionally analyzed parental report and young childrenResearch AimThis study, grounded in occupational science, analyzed the influential factors upon occupational choice4 for young adult siblings, ages 18-39, of individuals with intellectual disabilities