Thursday, December 27, 2007

Autistic Kids - The Sibling Problem

"The "typically developing" siblings of autistic children are, in fact, the furthest thing from typical. Often, they are wiser and more mature than their age would suggest. And they have to be, given the myriad challenges they face: parental responsibility; a feeling of isolation from the rest of their family; confusion, fear, anger and embarrassment about their autistic sibling. And on top of all of it, guilt for having these feelings."

An important subject finally sees the light of day...  To my many friends, if you get a chance, please read this.  


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