Neurodiversity and Sibling Relationships

• By: Heidi Hillman PhD, BCBA-D Eastern Washington University
• October 1st, 2020
• actually autistic, compassion, fall 2020 issue, family, interactions, interventions, neurodiversity, relationships, siblings, strengths-based perspective
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Having a child with an autism spectrum disorder has a transformative effect on the entire family. Typically, when a child is diagnosed with autism, parents embark on a mission to find effective treatments and support systems. However, during treatment planning neurotypical siblings are often...

How a Sibling Connection Inspired Advocacy and a Career

• By: Nicholas Lombardi The Arc Westchester
• October 1st, 2020
• advocacy, compassion, diagnosis, fall 2020 issue, family, responsibility, siblings
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When I was nine years old, I became an advocate. We were out in public and a woman chastised my mom for being unable to control my younger brother, Joey. My blood started to boil and I was outraged by this woman’s lack of empathy. However, my mom handled the situation with poise and grace,...