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The idea of family normalcy is especially prized by those with loved ones who can’t easily share in fun activities or even routine ones. Each member of the family feels a loss at some point about experiences that are just too challenging to access. For these families, capturing the essence of those desired moments in…

Equal treatment. These two words mean so much in a sibling’s mind to quantify a parent’s love. How do parents supply support for a child who needs more help while not diminishing the ones who do not? One way may be to think of equality needs in terms of emotional support: praising, acknowledging, listening, and…

Beginning ABA in the Instructional Setting Even though procedures based upon the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) can be implemented across a variety of settings, there is often confusion about the differences of home- versus clinic-based settings, especially at the start of an ABA program. The purpose of this blog is to provide a…

Siblings at every age have a valid point of view to offer about their brother or sister with special needs. As an example, a young child’s response about fairness may come from the sense that her brother or sister with special needs can learn to do more for himself or herself than is being asked….

Frequent requests from a parent to help a sibling with autism, keep them occupied, or keep them safe can be stressful for a child and is not always developmentally appropriate. In order for all children to have the opportunity to be children in a family with a sibling with autism, outside adult support may be…

Many children with ASD engage in verbal and physical behaviors that may be upsetting to others as they attempt to communicate and navigate their world. Siblings are most often in the path of these behaviors along with the things they value. Creating safety around the most vulnerable family members becomes a priority for parents who…