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Siblings at every age have a valid point of view to offer about their brother or sister with special needs. As an example, a young child’s response about fairness may come from the sense that her brother or sister with special needs can learn to do more for himself or herself than is being asked….

Frequent requests from a parent to help a sibling with autism, keep them occupied, or keep them safe can be stressful for a child and is not always developmentally appropriate. In order for all children to have the opportunity to be children in a family with a sibling with autism, outside adult support may be…

Many children with ASD engage in verbal and physical behaviors that may be upsetting to others as they attempt to communicate and navigate their world. Siblings are most often in the path of these behaviors along with the things they value. Creating safety around the most vulnerable family members becomes a priority for parents who…

I am a father of one of those 1 in 59. My beautiful daughter Hartley was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in June 2018 and it would forever change our daily lives. Each week, Hartley receives 28 hours of service intervention, six days a week. Through ABA, PT, OT and speech therapy, and the help…

Sibling clashes and complaints happen in all families, but the path back to connection with siblings with autism requires a clearer roadmap for their brothers and sisters. For younger siblings, they may need help with frustration and sadness when their closest companion “won’t play with me,” or “won’t play right.” Older siblings may need proof…

All children notice when their parents’ eyes light up for them. It’s a precious moment that lets them know in one look just how important they are.  In a family with autism, the reality is a parent’s gaze is more often pulled in the direction of their sibling’s pressing needs.  Brothers and sisters understand this,…