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Im Worried I About The Siblings, Of My Kid With ASD
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My 9 year old son is on the spectrum, my 6 year old son & 3 year old daughter are nuerotypical, my 6 year old is starting to understand the difference between himself and his brother. He’s asking questions like, why can’t he do these things when he’s older? Or, you don’t love me as much because you’re so worried about him. I’ve been as honest as possible and explained it to him, but he’s been acting out and feeling neglected (which I understand) because he’s in the middle of a sibling who needs… read more

posted July 13, 2019
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We also do game nites too like his favorite video games

posted July 14, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Honestly sibling jealousy is going to happen, in our situation my oldest is on speed skat team and yougest is autistic and needs extra care.. what i have done is chose special moments to do stuff with my middle kiddo or just compliment him on things he does that way he doesnt becomecexpectant of getting things all the time(i dont want him to become bratty bc he gets all this stuff all the time) but i plan movie nights with him every so often and we talk about his feelings and what other things we can do to make him feel less left out

posted July 14, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

It's not easy, but be there for each of your kids as much as possible.

posted July 13, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

Welcome Back glad to hear from you, keep reassuring him as he matures he will understand ,hope it helps.

posted July 13, 2019
A MyAutismTeam Member

My 13 yr. old has said things about his 6 yr. old brother gets extra special attention & how it upsets him. It’s good your middle child acknowledges his feelings rather than bottling it up. My son being so much older will talk out his feelings with me & I reassure him that he is just as important to me as his brother. Discussing his feelings helps a lot. I also do my best to spend quality time with just him by taking him out for pizza & a movie on the weekend & my husband stays home with my 6 yr. old. It’s very important to set aside a specific date & time that is just for you & him, to share one on one time together with an activity he enjoys. I’ve found this to be key in resolving the jealousy issues.

posted July 13, 2019

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