4. Course: Help, my sibling is autistic! – The path after diagnosis – don’t walk it alone

Course 4 – How to support a neurotypical child when their sibling is autistic

How to handle sibling conflicts**

— 2 sessions of approximately 10 minutes —

This course offers a comprehensive set of tools if you are raising both an autistic/ADHD child and a neurotypical child.
I help you establish balance as soon as possible between children with different developmental paths and needs. This is not only in your children’s best interest, but in yours — and the entire family’s — as well.
This course does not necessarily build on the first three courses, but it is helpful if you are familiar with the material from the first two.

In this course, the focus is on the sibling.
Often, when one child requires more attention, our focus naturally shifts toward them, and the non-autistic sibling may unintentionally fade into the background. It is important to give special attention to the neurotypical sibling and to understand how they might be experiencing this situation.
How we communicate with them — and how we explain why their sibling is different — truly matters.

You will receive concrete guidance on:

• how to give individual attention to the non-autistic child

• how to communicate what makes their sibling different

• how to support the neurotypical sibling in a healthy, balanced way

The course provides practical advice to ease the emotional, mental, and physical challenges connected to your current life situation.