Challenges Of Having A Sibling On The Autism Spectrum
Top Challenges Faced by Siblings Whether the sibling of an autistic child is rich or poor, mellow or anxious, there are certain shared challenges. Ableist Embarrassment. This is one of the most difficult challenges because it’s very real—and impossible to avoid. Children, once they are past kindergarten, are judgmental people. And, unlike adults, they are liable to pass judgment out loud, in public. No neurotypically developing child finds it easy or pleasant to hear their peers ask “what’s wrong with your sibling?...