The siblings of special-needs children are perhaps the most overlooked and unsupported members of special-needs families. This guidebook focuses on helping parents and caregivers learn how to help those siblings feel loved and valued outside of their role as an ASD sibling.
By collaborating with a professional psychologist, the author shares the insight she learned from years of counseling about her lifelong relationship with her own Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) brother. The success of the collaboration is evident here — you'll find a non-clinical yet spot-on understanding of special-needs sibling dynamics. You'll learn:
- How to validate siblings' feelings
- How to explain uneven household rules
- How to encourage appropriate participation
- How to help siblings explain ASD quirks
- How to reassure them that they matter too
The best part? Economy of words. Instead of long-winded theoretical verbiage, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Parent Guidebooks are intentionally concise to help parents (and caregivers) quickly find the information they need.
Please note: Our guidebooks strictly adhere to American Psychological Association child development doctrines. Each book includes a comprehensive reference list and in-text citations, reinforcing our commitment to evidence-based parenting advice.