This handbook provides parents/caregivers with viable strategies for supporting Asperger’s siblings (the often-overlooked piece in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) support puzzle).
By collaborating on this handbook with a professional psychologist, the author was able to leverage the insight she learned from years of counseling about her lifelong relationship with her own brother. The success of the collaboration is evident here — you’ll find an accurate understanding and explanation of Asperger’s sibling dynamics. In step-by-step format, the author provides straightforward information for helping Asperger’s siblings deal with day-to-day challenges such as explaining Asperger’s behavior to others, understanding lopsided household rules, feeling loved and respected as an individual outside of their role as an Asperger’s sibling, and comprehending the unique advantages of living in an Asperger’s family. This is an important resource for anyone wanting to understand and support ASD siblings.
