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Its a serious question, one of my students has a brother with autism and she is going through hard times. thanks

2006-09-23 22:29:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships Family

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My brother had 4 kids, two of them autistic. And I'm talking classic autism. The autistic girl is 10 & speaks on a not-quite 2 year old level.
The two "normal" girls handle it very differently. It is harder on the older girl than the younger one. When a girl approached puberty, she needs he own space, her own things, etc. Having an autistic brother who doesn't seem to understand anybody else has needs at all can be very frustrating. The little boy had a fascination with electronic stuff & would chew on electrical cords & remove batteries. (she seemed to tolerate the autistic sister better)
I think her resentment of her little brother ate at her terribly when her little brother died last year. Kids sometimes feel like it's their fault, as if they had "wished it on" the departed.
The younger of the two "normal" girls is great with her sister. She tries to get her to play. She is frequently quick to help. She hasn't yet reached that difficult age her older sister is already in. I hope when she does, she will stay this good with her sister.

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2006-09-24 04:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 0 0

My youngest brother has Asperger's Syndrome, which is a high-functioning variety of autism. We basically treat him more or less the same as we would if was "normal". I mean we make allowances for the fact that he has obsessions with certain things (like pokemon) and that he might not always deal with problems in a mature way. I think this, as well as fish oil supplement and a gluten, wheat and dairy free diet, have really helped.

2006-09-24 06:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

it's going to be tough too. my son 18, is autistic, my daughter 16 is not. she has become best friends with him through the years. they will just need time to get to know each other. it should be explained to the girl that autism is not something you can grow out of or change..yes there can be improvements..major improvements..but her brother will always have autism..she will have to learn to do things at his level of understanding at times and when he is ready he will learn from her...there is no easy answer. it will get better between the two of them though. and ya really have to look at the fact that all brothers and sisters have problems, conflicts..not just sibs with autism

2006-09-24 05:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0 0

ur student shud talk to her bro and try to indulge him in more interesting activities telling him that his autism hurts her and that she wants her bro back

2006-09-24 05:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

It is the same as having any other sibling.

2014-11-24 05:45:12 · answer #5 · answered by Allie 4 · 0 0

lol thats a good question! i think you need to think about it more though before you ask other people

2006-09-26 07:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2006-09-27 03:50:42 · answer #7 · answered by flymetothemoon279 5 · 0 0

Duh you got to have one to know....

2006-09-27 20:07:01 · answer #8 · answered by Tuco Benedicto Pacifico Juan-Maria Ramirez 3 · 1 0

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