Having a brother or sister on the autism spectrum can raise its own questions and feelings for siblings. While our programme is focused on the autistic child, we also think about the wider family around them.
Common Sibling Experiences
Siblings may feel confused about why routines or attention differ, occasionally feel overlooked, or simply want simple, honest explanations about what their brother or sister is working on in our programme.
How We Support Families Around This
We encourage parents to involve siblings in age-appropriate conversations about the programme, and can offer general guidance on explaining autism and therapy in simple terms suited to a sibling's age.
Keeping Things Balanced at Home
Dr. Charu Arora notes that acknowledging a sibling's own feelings and giving them dedicated attention, even in small ways, tends to help family dynamics stay balanced alongside a child's therapy and learning routine.
Questions About Involving Your Family
If you'd like guidance on talking to your other children about your child's programme, Call 9990555423 or 8796958310, or message us on WhatsApp, to speak with our team.