Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) SIBLING SUPPORT (updated Jan. 2015)

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 ASD brother. The success of the collaboration is evident here -- you'll find a non-clinical yet accurate understanding of special-needs sibling dynamics.



The book starts by explaining the term "glass children" and follows with a short story that illustrates the plight of the glass child. Next you'll find step-by-step instructions (15 tips) for helping ASD siblings deal with day-to-day challenges such as understanding lopsided household rules, feeling loved and respected as an individual outside of their role as an ASD sibling, and comprehending the unique advantages of living in a special-needs family. This is an important resource for anyone wanting to understand and support ASD siblings.



(Note: this handbook was updated in January 2015 to recognize the DSM's latest ASD categorization.)