Neurodiversity and Sibling Relationships

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC 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...