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Im Worried I About The Siblings, Of My Kid With ASD

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Mermaid Waters, Australia

My 9 year old son is on the spectrum, my 6 year old son & 3 year old daughter are nuerotypical, my 6 year old is starting to understand the difference between himself and his brother. He’s asking questions like, why can’t he do these things when he’s older? Or, you don’t love me as much because you’re so worried about him. I’ve been as honest as possible and explained it to him, but he’s been acting out and feeling neglected (which I understand) because he’s in the middle of a sibling who needs… read more

July 13, 2019
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A MyAutismTeam Member

We also do game nites too like his favorite video games

July 14, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Honestly sibling jealousy is going to happen, in our situation my oldest is on speed skat team and yougest is autistic and needs extra care.. what i have done is chose special moments to do stuff with my middle kiddo or just compliment him on things he does that way he doesnt becomecexpectant of getting things all the time(i dont want him to become bratty bc he gets all this stuff all the time) but i plan movie nights with him every so often and we talk about his feelings and what other things we can do to make him feel less left out

July 14, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

It's not easy, but be there for each of your kids as much as possible.

July 13, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Welcome Back glad to hear from you, keep reassuring him as he matures he will understand ,hope it helps.

July 13, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

My 5yo is NT and gets a little jealous of 7yo's therapy time because "his teachers new fun toys", so now he gets to watch his favorite shows on the big screen while they're over.

We've made a big deal about his "big-kid" privileges that his older brother does not have.

I get him his own special chocolate almond milk, so he's not envious of brother's pediasure.

July 13, 2019

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