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A Guide to Discussing Autism with Children

Autism, and the reason why people behave in certain ways, can be a difficult topic for most adults to understand, let alone kids! Often, when a sibling is diagnosed with autism or a related disorder, the other children in the family can feel confused or even a little worried as to what this means for them, their sibling, and their family.<br><br>

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A Guide to Discussing Autism with Children

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  1. A Guide to Discussing Autism with Children www.aleebh.com

  2. Introduction Autism, and the reason as to why people behave in certain ways, can be a difficult topic for most adults to understand, let alone kids! Often, when a sibling is diagnosed with autism and related disorders, the other children in the family can feel confused or even a little worried as to what this means for them, their sibling, and their family.

  3. Remember that Everybody is Different The most important thing you can teach your children is that each and every person is unique. This means that our brains work differently. A person with autism may act very differently to a person without autism. For example, they may struggle when trying to communicate with others.

  4. It’s Okay to Ask Questions We learn through asking questions. So, tell your child to always ask questions when they feel confused. Teach them that although their sibling may sometimes find it difficult to answer questions about their autism themselves, you are always on hand to help. Sometimes, you may not have the answers right away, but you can find them out together.

  5. It’s okay if you don’t understand When talking to your children about autism, base your conversation around things that they already know or have started to notice. For example, they may have noticed that their sibling doesn’t like to play certain games. Start the conversation by addressing things such as this – and help them understand why they behave in this way. There is no need to use complex language or medical terms – keep it simple and easy to understand.

  6. I’ll always have time for you Often, when a child gets diagnosed with autism, their siblings can feel left out or frustrated. They may feel as though they are not getting enough attention or that you care more about your other child. It’s important that you address this quickly and let your child know that you love them both equally and that you are there to support everyone in the family.

  7. You are Not Alone It’s not uncommon for siblings of children with autism to feel isolated, especially when they realize that other people have very different relationships with their brothers and sisters than they do. Its important that you help them understand that they are not alone. It may be useful to connect your children to a support group.

  8. CONTACT US Phone 401-228-8303 Email office@aleebh.com Website www.aleebh.com Location 628 Park Avenue, Suite 02910 Cranston, RI, US

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