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Siblings - The Autism Spectrum Through Our Eyes

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Growing up with a sibling on the autistic spectrum can be difficult, and the needs of a child with autism often overwhelm a family, leaving neurotypical children feeling overshadowed. For the first time, the 'neurotypical' siblings get to have their say. They recount the good, the bad, and the downright annoying in a way that all young people in a similar situation will immediately recognize.



Young siblings of all ages candidly recount how being 'the neurotypical one' can be tiring, frustrating, and lonely, but equally rewarding, and every story is injected with wisdom gained by young people who often have to grow up a lot more quickly than their peers.



This book is essential reading for children and teenagers with a sibling on the autistic spectrum, and for parents wishing to understand how autism in the family will affect their neurotypical child.

Customer Reviews (4.2 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Julian ★★★★★

My sister is on the spectrum and I've never seen our dynamic put into words like this. The sections written from the neurotypical sibling's point of view hit hard, especially the part about feeling overshadowed. I read it in one sitting and finally felt seen.

Jacob ★★★★★

I got this for my 11-year-old daughter who often feels invisible next to her autistic brother, and she actually read the whole thing in two sittings. The sibling perspectives are what make it work, hearing other kids say the same guilty, frustrated things she's never said out loud. She's asked to ke

Lily ★★★★☆

This book finally put words to feelings I’d never been able to explain—the quiet guilt, the constant balancing act. I only wish it had included a few more concrete strategies for daily life, but the shared experiences alone made it