Family & Relationships |
Parenting |
Autism Spectrum Disorders |
Siblings |
Summary
Summary
How do you explain to the sibling of an AUTISTIC child that their brother's behavior is not their fault? How do you convey that the guilt and confusion they may feel towards their AUTISTIC sibling are in fact, OK? MY BROTHER IS DIFFERENT breaks new ground by tackling this rarely discussed subject. While there are numerous books on the market focused on Autism, there are few if any about the often deeply-conflicted emotions of the sibling of an Autistic child, until now. Filled with illustrations, the book contains three sections. The first written in rhyme, aims to assist the sibling(s) work through their emotions. The second provides parents with a roadmap for starting a dialog with their children. The final section of the book instructs parents on how to replace the child's negative feelings with positive action.
Author Notes
An educator for thirty-seven years, Barbara Moray began her career as a speech therapist and teacher of disabled children. She later became an administrator of special education, and a principal of a special needs school. She recently retired as the superintendent of a school district in southern New Jersey that specialized in the education of disabled children. She also serves as a trustee on the board of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. She has dedicated her entire career to helping disabled children and their families.