Experiences of parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have mostly been studied in relation to hardship. The current study explored personal growth experiences of Israeli parents to children with ASD, specifically in relation to Tedeschi and Calhoun's crisis-related growth model. Nineteen parents were interviewed, and qualitative…

This is the first study that examines the coping of siblings of children with developmental disabilities in comparison with siblings of children without disabilities in the Bedouin community in Israel. For this purpose, the study examines the components of self-esteem, stress, and growth. Data were collected from 200 adolescents. The findings of…

Investigates children's tendency to return the smile of a friendly stranger in two cultures: Israel and the United States. In the first study, developmental trends in smiling behavior are examined. In the second, mothers' socialization philosophies and childrearing practices are explored in an interview and a conjoint mother/child task. (RH)