Having a Sibling on the Autism Spectrum: A Personal Account
In this week's episode of The Playful Psychologist, I talk about my personal experiences growing up with a brother on the autism spectrum. I explore sibling jealousy/craving attention, sibling anxiety/guilt, worries about the future, and when my relationship with my own brother began to change and why. Having a sibling on the autism spectrum is challenging, and my aim with this episode is to highlight the difficulties that typically developing siblings experience. We talk about the mental hea...