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ASD Family Handout—Sibling Support
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Published:2019
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American Academy of Pediatrics, "ASD Family Handout—Sibling Support", Autism – Caring for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Practical Resource Toolkit for Clinicians
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For a child or teen with autism, his longest lasting relationship will likely be with a neurotypical sibling or siblings. These lifelong friends, future advocates, and potential caretakers (depending on support needs and life circumstances) need guidance and support from parents. It starts with a positive framework for teaching siblings about how autism impacts their brother or sister, teaching healthy coping skills to address difficult...
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