There is always a tension between brothers, but if one child has mental or physical developmental disorders, the competition of this brother becomes even more prominent. As a parent, dealing with disabilities can be full of stress without worrying about balancing the time of two or more children. When one or more children suffer from autism, you can do many things to improve the relationship between brothers and sisters, but do not forget that children of all ages fight.
First of all, educating children about autism is important. Children who have not been diagnosed as sick since childhood need to know that brothers or sisters understand the world differently. This is particularly important. Because when you and your spouse died, your other children could possibly have a lawyer against autistic brothers, even if they do not have direct responsibility for them on a daily basis It is because it is the highest. It may be beneficial to explain this as they mature, but even a toddler can gain a better understanding of the sense of responsibility for brothers who need assistance. Please help fun educational games for playing together, daily work such as dressing and food and nurture children involved in caring for your autistic children.
But remember that your non-autistic children should also have enough attention and caution. Not only plan for family outings where all of your children can enjoy, but also deal with your non-autistic children other events. Since they may be outraged because they can not do all things with a typical child and family members that the family can do, they try to offset this with other events. For example, a family with autism can not cope with sand, water, and human stress, so family members may not be able to go to the beach. Instead, plan a family trip to the less crowded lake destination. Or, if you live nearby, please plan a day trip to the beach by autistic child visiting the grandma or doing another activity.
Remember that your non-autistic children need to pay attention at other points of the day for a while for special events. Please set your schedule several times every day to provide your children with complete attention. Please think that the competition of such brothers is similar to the competition when a new child is born. Newborns need your attention most, but other children can not be ignored. The same can be said when there are children with autism.
Finally, please utilize programs and organizations to help families in difficult situations. Many groups are specially formed for brothers with autistic children and help to cope with the stress of autistic children. If your child is not enjoying these groups, he / she will not go forcibly, but usually these meetings are fun and inspirational.
Consider joining a family counseling group. This will help not only deal with the stress of parents raising children with autism but also to learn that both autistic and non-autistic children will interact peacefully with each other. When there is a level of understanding between children, children and parents, families can work together to help autistic members and help each other to succeed in their lives.
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