Helping Siblings of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This online article discusses how parents can support siblings of children on the autism spectrum. It offers suggestions about explaining autism, showing warmth and attention towards siblings, and encouraging closer relationships between children on the autism spectrum and their siblings. The article also notes that there are some support groups for siblings.

Raising Children Network is an information resource maintained by a partnership of agencies in Australia. Its website offers “evidence-based content you can trust on hundreds of topics about raising children and looking after yourself as a parent.” [Website]


Additional Details

Subjects: Family Support

Author: Raising Children Network

Additional Authors: Richdale, Amanda

Publication Location: Australia

Publisher: Raising Children Network

Format: Online Article

Age Range: All Ages (0-100)