Autism: From a Siblings and Parents Perspective
By Sarah Yasini
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Autism - Sarah Yasini
PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE
CHAPTER 1
HOW TO EXPLAIN AUTISM TO YOUR CHILDREN
Autism can be a very difficult thing to explain to siblings, especially if they are young and do not understand fully. You should explain it at an early age so they are more mature about it in the future. It is best to open up about it, be honest and explain fully, without oversimplifying it. These are a few tips on how to explain autism to siblings of children with autism.
Be sure to tell them that their sibling loves them. Even if he can’t speak, he has love in his heart. He will always be there for them, no matter what, and he will always be by their side. Siblings might not understand at first, and that’s okay. Over time, they will see that their sibling with autism is different from them and will figure it out themselves. They may learn from school by experiencing it in special education classes.
As time passes, siblings will understand what autism is and will be more observant toward it. Make sure your child sees her autistic sibling as a person, not just autism; that could ruin the autistic sibling’s mental health. Make your children understand why their sibling’s behaviour is different, such as why he makes noises, screams or spins around. Tell them that their sibling has a hard time communicating his feelings, resulting in a meltdown.
Children these days are growing up in an environment more accepting of all people, when in the past autistic people were sent to mental asylums. If we raise our children to be kind and accepting, they will treat everyone with kindness and be prepared for the future.
CHAPTER 2
ENCOURAGING CLOSER FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Autistic children tend to have an emotional bond with their siblings and parents, which is truly a beautiful thing. Your other children might become jealous that you are spending more time with your autistic child than with them, which can result in lifelong pain and jealousy. Over time, they will understand that their sibling has more needs than they do and that thus their parents have to spend more time with that sibling.
You can encourage closer relationships by doing activities that all your children can enjoy together. According to research, sibling relationships improve when they share activities that all enjoy. It can be quite difficult to choose activities if your children have an age gap or have different interests. For example, if one child wants to play checkers and the other wants to play chess, you can play both at the same time. Make sure to leave your children alone so that they can spend some quality time together and bond more.
Have a therapy session where your children explain to you the frustration and negative feelings they are dealing with, and then explain how they can control it. Build an activity that the whole family can participate in. Focus your attention equally on each child. This will make all your children feel valid and supported. You can even pick out activities where there is a physical activity involved. Try going for a run, swimming or even walking with your children so you all can have fun while also being healthy.
CHAPTER 3
FAMILY DIFFICULTY AND HARDSHIPS
Some families have arguments often, tearing them apart. One parent might not be