Includes bibliographical references (pages [121]-124) and index.
Summary
This guide to understanding sibling relationships discusses how autism affects these relationships, and what families can do to support their other children as they cope with the intensive needs of a child with autsim.
Contents
Brothers and Sisters: Getting Together and Getting Along -- He Doesn't Know What Angels Are: Autism Viewed through Children's Eyes -- Why Does He Do That? Explaining Autism to Children -- Let's Talk: Helping Children Share Their Thoughts and Feelings -- The Balancing Act: Finding Time for Family, Work, and Yourself -- Children at Play: Helping Children Play Together -- An Adult Perspective: The Mature Sibling.