Birthdays, meltdowns and a surprising remark
August 11, 2023
A story about celebrating birthdays with an autistic sibling: the good & the bad
5 Tips to Better Connect With your Autistic Sibling
March 17, 2023
If you\’re the sibling of a person with autism, you may have struggled to making a connection with them. However, it is possible to develop supportive relationships with an autistic individual that focus on understanding, communication and trust. Here are some strategies for making and maintaining connections with your autistic sibling written by a sister of an autistic brother.
Flying with colours: Family art activity
January 13, 2023
How one family decided to try out watercolour painting for this first time…
What is Autism?
October 14, 2022
A poem written by a 12 year old girl about what autism meant to her.
How I became aware that my brother was ‘different’
August 26, 2022
A story of a teenage girl and her realisation of what it was like to have an autistic brother.
The 4 Types of Parents
August 12, 2022
It is conventional to classify autistic children according to the impairments of social interaction and describe their varieties by grouping them into 4 main types: the aloof group, the passive group, the “active but odd” group, the over-formal, stilted group. However, what about their parents?
In this blog post, Olga Bogdashina explores what it would be like for parents to be in one of these groups.
The 5 (not-so-positive) Stages Parents Go Through Post-Diagnosis of Autism
July 29, 2022
What happens when you (as a parent) hear that your child has autism? Taken as an excerpt from Bogdashina’s latest book, we explore the 5 stages that parents may go through after learning about their child’s diagnosis of autism.
Guide for Siblings
July 1, 2022
This is a personal guide sharing my own experiences from a sister’s perspective of living with an autistic brother. From navigating family life to moving away, I learnt a lot along the way and have maintained a close bond with my brother. It’s not always easy so here are some practical tips to help you with your autistic sibling.