Siblings of children with autism : a guide for families

By: Harris, Sandra L.

Contributor(s): Glasberg, Beth A.

Series: Topics in Autism.Publisher: Bethesda, MD Woodbine House 2012Edition: 3d ed.Description: xii, 163 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.ISBN: 9781606130742.Subject(s): CHILDREN

| AUTISM

| SIBLINGS

| FAMILY INTERACTION

| FAMILY DYNAMICS

| FAMILY EXPERIENCES

| PARENTING

| ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Contents:

1. Brothers and sisters : getting to know you, getting to like you, wondering if you like me 2. What are they thinking?! Autism viewed through children's eyes 3. Why does he do that? Explaining autism to children 4. Lets talk : helping children share their thoughts and feelings 5. The balancing act : meeting everyone's needs, including your own 6. Children at play : helping children play together 7. All grown up : the mature sibling References Resource guide Index

Summary: "This new edition offers a fresh look at what it's like to grow up as the brother or sister of a child with autism - the basics of sibling relationships at all ages and how autism can affect these dynamics. Parents get important advice about balancing responsibilities for each child, encouraging their kids to share feelings, explaining autism, initiating play and interaction between siblings and using helpful technology." - BOOK JACKET

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"This new edition offers a fresh look at what it's like to grow up as the brother or sister of a child with autism - the basics of sibling relationships at all ages and how autism can affect these dynamics. Parents get important advice about balancing responsibilities for each child, encouraging their kids to share feelings, explaining autism, initiating play and interaction between siblings and using helpful technology." - BOOK JACKET

1. Brothers and sisters : getting to know you, getting to like you, wondering if you like me
2. What are they thinking?! Autism viewed through children's eyes
3. Why does he do that? Explaining autism to children
4. Lets talk : helping children share their thoughts and feelings
5. The balancing act : meeting everyone's needs, including your own
6. Children at play : helping children play together
7. All grown up : the mature sibling
References
Resource guide
Index

Patron comment on 02/05/2016

Not amazingly relevant but some help.

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