Guide for Siblings
Olga Bogdashina
Chief Research Fellow and Lecturer at the International Autism Institute, KSPU
As a sister to an autistic brother, I experienced quite a different family life to that of my friends and peers.
My brother is 3 years older than me, yet I always felt like I was the ‘big sister’. And of course, in many ways I was. Some years were quite difficult for both of us (in particular, teenagerhood). However, in general, we made it work and we developed a deep bond and connection. We are now both in our early 30s and though we no longer live together (I moved away for work), we still see each other several times a year and try to holiday together, too.
Of course, all families are different and have their own ways of dealing with things. However, I wanted to write this guide for people like me who are curious about others’ experiences and who want to get inspiration for their own story. Read more: https://www.lifeandlearn.net/blog/guide-for-siblings
Chief Research Fellow and Lecturer at the International Autism Institute, KSPU
2 周Update 05.03.25: Fjermestad KW, Lervik NH. (2025) "His brain works in a different way": siblings' understanding of autism.’ – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11865194/
Chief Research Fellow and Lecturer at the International Autism Institute, KSPU
3 周Update 28.02.25: Fredriksen et al. (2025) ‘Disorder Type and Severity as Predictors of Mental Health in Siblings of Children with Chronic Disorders.’ – https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10803-025-06771-6
Chief Research Fellow and Lecturer at the International Autism Institute, KSPU
4 周Update 20.02.25: Prentice et al. (2025) ‘Psychosocial Functioning for Preschool-Aged Siblings of Children With Chronic Disorders: A Scoping Review.’ – https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cch.70039
Chief Research Fellow and Lecturer at the International Autism Institute, KSPU
1 个月Update 21.01.25: Siman-Tov A, Sharabi A. (2024) ‘Siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disability: Relations between involvement, personal resources, loneliness, and their adjustment.’ – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39815871/
Chief Research Fellow and Lecturer at the International Autism Institute, KSPU
2 个月Update 19.01.25: Rixon et al. (2025) 'It Feels Very Weird and Normal at the Same Time': Sibling Perceptions of Their Relationships With an Autistic Brother or Sister With Complex Care Needs.’ – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39815778/