Siblings & Autism
Siblings & Autism
Siblings & Autism
Balancing the needs of your neurotypical and autistic babies can be challenging, but it’s essential to ensure that siblings receive individual attention and opportunities for personal growth. Set aside quality time for 1:1 activities with each child, so that they get a sense of belonging and nurturing. Also get them to help with the autistic baby’s care and activities whenever possible, so that they can get a sense of teamwork and cooperation. This will also help them positively educate their friends on autism and what it looks like.
Although the siblings may assume caregiving responsibilities or feel pressure to excel academically and behaviourally to compensate for their sibling’s challenges, it is important for them to know that they are also accepted and loved for who they are. Other siblings should be encouraged to pursue their interests, hobbies, and goals autonomously.
They should be allowed to assert their own identity and pursue personal interests which will grow their confidence and self-esteem.
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As a parent, it is our job to recognize when additional support is needed beyond the family unit. We cannot do it all and our other children need us as much as their autistic sibling does. Encourage siblings to participate in support groups and counseling services specifically tailored to siblings of autistic children. These kind of groups offer a safe haven for siblings to connect with others who share similar experiences, share coping strategies and seek guidance from trained professionals. If they see you getting support from various groups it will normalize it for them too.
Siblings & Autism
As a family it is essential to celebrate the achievements and milestones of all the children within the family, including siblings and their autistic brother or sister. Recognise and acknowledge their contributions, talents and progress, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment for all the siblings. Each sibling should champion each other’s successes and provide unwavering support during difficult times.
I encourage you to get all members of the family to make a list of activities and items that they really enjoy and that they would like you, as the parent, to enjoy with them. These should include both 1:1 activities as well as those within the family unit. As a family who has an autistic sibling, it is important for your time to be very structured.
While this is great for your autistic baby, not just because it creates certainty for them, but it allows for everyone in the family to get the necessary attention, alone time, downtime, whatever each member requires. You can then pick items of each siblings list to do with them at various times, which are scheduled.
Life does happen, so it will not always be so structured, but having a good schedule will eleviate a lot of unwanted activities and wasted time for the whole family. Autism affects the whole family and the more you can work together as a unit, the more you can set your family up for success and to have an amazing, stress-free life. It is possible.
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Siblings & Autism
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