Siblings and Autism
Siblings Perspectives: Some Guidelines for Parents: Articles
Siblings need to feel that they and their belongings are safe from their brother or sister with ASD. Some children with an autism spectrum disorder can be ...
Large study confirms: Siblings of autistic children have 20% chance ...
A new, large study confirms earlier findings that children with an autistic sibling have a 20% chance of being autistic themselves.
Does Autism Run in Families? - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials
Genetics play a role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When one child's diagnosed, the next has a 20% likelihood of having ASD.
Siblings of autistic children and teenagers - Raising Children Network
Siblings of autistic children generally feel positive about their brothers or sisters, but sometimes their relationships aren't as close as they could be.
Expert Q&A: Supporting siblings of autistic children with aggressive ...
In this Q&A, sibling researcher Emily Rubin, LICSW, shares information about siblings experiencing aggression from autistic brothers and sisters.
The Sibling's Guide to Autism helps siblings understand more about autism and what they can do to help care for their siblings and themselves.
Sibling Support - Organization for Autism Research
OAR's Autism Sibling Support initiative offers guidance for young children, teenagers, and parents on how to productively address the ups and downs that may ...
Sibling Relationships - Adult Autism Health Resources
Research shows that autistic people who have siblings develop better social skills as well as a built-in resilience.
What It's Like Being the Sibling of an Autistic Child - Verywell Health
Siblings of an autistic child (even when they are very young) are more likely to be asked to manage their own feelings and needs, to take on more household ...
The Well-Being of Siblings of Individuals with Autism - PMC
Siblings do appear to eventually develop awareness that the individual with ASD is often unable to control their behaviour, resulting in some forbearance on the ...
Family relationships - a guide for siblings of autistic people
Here we look at some of the potential concerns you may have about having an autistic sibling, whether you're an adult, teenager or child.
Promoting Positive Sibling Relationships | Marcus Autism Center
All siblings can learn from each other, bring out the best in each other, and have positive and meaningful relationships.
New Study Updates Sibling Recurrence Rates of Autism to 20.2 ...
A new study published today in the journal Pediatrics reports a 20.2% recurrence rate of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children who have a younger sibling ...
Do Siblings of Autistic Children Suffer Increased Stress?
Non-autistic siblings of autistic individuals experienced decreased psychological well-being, less perceived social support, increased aggressiveness and ...
The Impact of Autism on Siblings - PAAutism.org
This presentation by Michael J. Murray, MD, Director, Division of Autism Services, Penn State College of Medicine, describes how siblings may be affected by ...
How to Manage the Impact of Child With Autism on Siblings
Siblings closer in age to the child with autism, and those who are younger and have not yet developed effective coping strategies can be more affected.
A systematic review of the experience of being a sibling of a child ...
Living with a child who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder can therefore pose a challenge to family members, including typically developing siblings. However, it ...
Siblings of children with autism have social, emotional problems
Siblings of autistic children are more likely than siblings of children without the condition to be withdrawn and to have poor social skills. They also fare ...
How To Educate And Support Siblings Of A Child With Autism ...
According to a recent analysis, neurotypical siblings of children with autism tend to struggle with anxiety, depression, and social ...
Autism, My Sibling, and Me is a fun and engaging workbook for children between the ages of 5 and 10. A host of colorful cartoon characters accompany these ...