Check out this interesting article on Autism Spectrum News; How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD.
“Typically developing siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have a unique set of needs that often go overlooked and unnoticed. These needs are generally social and emotional in nature and can affect siblings at any age during their lifespan. When one family member has a disability, it affects the whole family because family members may feel isolated from others or different because of the impact of the disability (Burke, 2004)”
Find more on our Adult Sibling Resources page.
