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How to help and support the siblings in the family

Many parents who have a child with Aspergers are worried about the impact of this on their siblings. This is because a child with Aspergers can take up a significant amount of time each day for parents. So the concern is that the other siblings may "miss out" as well as the fact they may have to put up with a variety of difficult behaviors from the child with Aspergers. In this section I offer guidance on how to help siblings cope and how you as a parent can do the best possible job for all the children; with the time and resources that you have available to them.

Is it possible to have two children in the same family with Asperger's? Can younger children mimic an older sibling with Asperger's?
Is it possible to have two children in the same family with Asperger's?  Can younger children mimic an older sibling with Asperger's? Once your child is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, you cannot but be concerned about what the future holds for your family. You automatically begin to question the development of your other children. Should you be concerned? The answer to that question is….maybe. As you navigate life on the Autism Spectrum, you will learn through Autism support groups and Internet research that many families have more than one child on the Autism Spectrum. . . . keep reading
Aspergers and Siblings - Relationship with younger brother is quite strained and usually results in very violent meltdowns, what can we do?
Aspergers and Siblings - Relationship with younger brother is quite strained and usually results in very violent meltdowns, what can we do? It happens every second of every day. Siblings fight. Some more than others, but at some point, they all do it. It can be very difficult to control, and when you add something like Asperger's Syndrome to the equation, things can get complicated. . . . keep reading
Aspergers and Siblings - How do I get other family members to understand that his behaviors are not deliberate? In addition, some people do not understand that when the child with Asperger's does something unacceptable he is very remorseful later. What can I do?
Aspergers and Siblings - How do I get other family members to understand that his behaviors are not deliberate?   In addition, some people do not understand that when the child with Asperger's does something unacceptable he is very remorseful later.  What can I do? Children with Asperger's Syndrome do things that the rest of the world considers excessive, unkind, or just plain mean. We call them rude. We label them as weird, quirky, aggressive, and sometimes crazy. . . . keep reading
Aspergers and Siblings - I am a pre-pregnancy counsellor and from all the published literature, I understand that there is no molecular/genetic diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome and hence, we cannot offer a prenatal diagnosis for a future sibling to the parents. However, have there been any new advances on this front? Secondly, what could we quote as recurrence risk if the parents have one affected child with Asperger's syndrome?
Aspergers and Siblings - I am a pre-pregnancy counsellor and from all the published literature, I understand that there is no molecular/genetic diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome and hence, we cannot offer a prenatal diagnosis for a future sibling to the parents.  However, have there been any new advances on this front? Secondly, what could we quote as recurrence risk if the parents have one affected child with Asperger's syndrome? Studies have been done on families and twins that suggest that Asperger's Syndrome and other Autism Spectrum Disorders have a genetic component. A specific gene or marker for Asperger's has not been identified. . . . keep reading
Aspergers and Siblings - What games are good for teaching my ASD son about relationships that maybe could involve his siblings too?
Aspergers and Siblings - What games are good for teaching my ASD son about relationships that maybe could involve his siblings too? One of the great truths in life is that there is a teaching opportunity in every situation; there is something to learn from every teaching tool. Any good ABA therapist will tell you that you do not have to have fancy equipment or specialized therapy props. You can use items you already have on hand to teach your son the social skills he needs, and you can do it in the surroundings he is most comfortable-at home. . . . keep reading
Aspergers and Siblings - My son has a lot of rage and hatred for his sibling. I am afraid he will seriously hurt his little brother. Why is he like this and what can I do to make things safer?
Aspergers and Siblings - My son has a lot of rage and hatred for his sibling.  I am afraid he will seriously hurt his little brother.  Why is he like this and what can I do to make things safer? This is difficult to answer as you do not indicate if it is the child with Asperger's Syndrome who has the rage and hate or if it is the sibling of the child with Aspergers. I will assume that the child with Asperger's is the older one and he has the rage and hate for his little brother. . . . keep reading
Aspergers and Siblings - Can you give advice on what to tell the non-Asperger's kids? When will it be their turn (for attention)? Why does it seem like their needs always come after the needs of the AS kids?
Aspergers and Siblings - Can you give advice on what to tell the non-Asperger's kids?  When will it be their turn (for attention)?  Why does it seem like their needs always come after the needs of the AS kids? Well, the needs of a child with a disability usually do take precedence over the needs of other family members. This is difficult for everyone. To keep the family stable and peaceful . . . keep reading

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