What is it like to have an autistic sibling?
That said, however, it’s also important to remember that disability in the family is not always a bad thing. Given the right circumstances, a child with an autistic sibling can gain great personal strengths. Empathy, responsibility, flexibility, resourcefulness, and kindness can all come from the experience.
How do I communicate with my autistic brother?
- Use Words Not Just Actions. You may be accustomed to communicating non-verbally, like with facial expressions, body language, inflection, behaviors, and/or omitting behaviors.
- Be Clear.
- Be Patient.
- Be Sensitive.
- Support Your Sibling’s Communication Skills.
How do you talk to a sibling about autism?
Explaining autism to siblings
- Find out what your children know already. You can do this by asking questions like ‘Sophie is autistic.
- Use language and ideas that your children can understand.
- Be prepared to explain things several times.
How can I Help my autistic brother or sister?
Spend time with them. 1 Watch television and film programs with them, and put the closed captions on. Your sibling may want to watch their… 2 If your friends find out and ask what you’re doing, you might have to tell them that your sibling is autistic; however,… More
How can I support my autistic child’s family?
Along with ensuring the child with autism is a fully integrated member of the family, it is important to remember that other children in a family need their times to be special. Families are often urged to find some regular, separate time for the children in their family who do not have autism.
How does it feel to be a sibling with autism?
As a sibling this may make you feel angry, sad, jealous, frustrated and/or confused. Watching our What is autism? video may help you understand why your sibling acts in the way that they do.
How can I talk to my parents about my autism?
They may be able to arrange some time when it can just be you and them. If you can’t talk to your parent/s, then try to talk to an adult in school, friend or a helpline. You could ask a teacher or pastoral support worker if they can teach autism awareness in school. Talking to others who have autistic siblings may also help.