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Sibling Relationships

Sibling relationships can be challenging when one child has
autism.

Siblings often do not and cannot understand autism and the
challenges that it creates.

The child with autism may take attention away from the
other children.

The child with autism may embarrass the other children
because of their inappropriate behavior.

The family as a whole will face challenges beyond those of
the typical family.

Don't be afraid to talk about autism and the effects it is
having on your family.

Siblings need to understand autism to the extent that they
can, based on their developmental stages.

Sibling rivalry can be a healthy sign, as it is common in
all families and indicates that the child with the
disability is being treated as any other sibling would.

However, recognizing that the child with autism can
present some very real, and challenging behaviors, it is
important to prevent aggressive behaviors.

Monitor your children's behaviors and try to implement
strategies that will prevent unnecessary behavior.

An excellent book on the subject is

Sibling Stories: Reflections on Life with a Brother or Sister
on the Autism Spectrum by Lynne Stern Feiges and Mary
Jane Weiss.

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Sibling Stories


It is a unique book that provides insight into the sibling
relationship.

Feiges provides 20 stories of individuals who voice their
insights to various components of coping with a sibling on
the Autism spectrum.

The book is presented in a combination of narrative and first
person interviews.

This is not a book written by a professional, claiming to
have all the answers to your problems.

It is a book about real sibling relationships with
individuals who have autism.

A chapter devoted to coping strategies is enhanced by
end-of-chapter professional advice on how to maximize the
sibling relationship.

Feiges demonstrates compassion, realism and hope to anyone
who is a sibling to an individual with a lifelong
disability.

Further, it provides families with a compilation of
resources.

This book is certain to reaffirm and help understand
the emotions of siblings and their relationship with the
child with autism.

Sibling Stories: Reflections on Life with a Brother or Sister
on the Autism Spectrum by Lynne Stern Feiges and Mary
Jane Weiss.

To find out more about the book Click Here


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