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While it can be enjoyable and rewarding, you may also experience challengesand feelings that are tough to deal with.  \nTwo young adult siblings created this resource after connecting with dozens of teens about the ups and downs of growing up with a brother or sister with autism. The advice provided in this  \nguide is based on their questions, concerns, and insight. The tips and stories featured are written by teens who have kindly shared their very real experiences.  \nYou might find that you can relate to some of what’s written. What’s most important to remember is that there are others out there who understand what it’s like to be in your shoes.  \nExplaining autism  \nI’m worried about people meeting my brother and asking me questions about his “weird”behaviors. How do I explain them in a way that people can actually understand?  \ny our friends, classmates, or strangers probably  \nwon’t have very much experience with autism, and might not know how to react to someone who has it. You can help people feel more comfortable around your brother or sister by explaining a little about autism.  \nPeople that ask about your sibling will probably want an explanation of his or her particular behaviors; it’s what they’re going to notice first. Does he rock back and forth when a room becomes too noisy? Does she repeat movie quotes because it makes her happy? You will probably understand your sibling’s behaviors better than most – so tell people what you know.  \nNot everyone realizes that autism is different from one person to another. Depending on what they’ve learned before, they might think all people with autism are“really good at math,” or “never like to be touched.”While these may be true in some cases, try letting them know that each person with autism has unique strengthsand challenges.  \nKeep explanations of your sibling’s autism short and sweet. Some people may also ask questions that seem rude or way too personal; remember that you don’t have to tell  \n2 anyone anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.  \nAutism basics: help friends understand autism by breaking it down for them. Somethings you could mention are:  \n4 The full clinical term is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) . ASD affects a person’s brain development, which leads to a number of challenges in areas such as: behavior, communication, and forming social relationships.  \n4 ”Spectrum” describes the range of abilities and difficulties someone with autism has. 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It’s not unusual to feel a  \nsense of loss, particularly when you see your friends doing things with their brothers and sisters. Sometimes you may feel like you’re the only one without that normal sibling experience, and wish your brother or sister didn’t have autism. You’re not the only one who feels this way.  \nThe relationship you have with your sibling can still be enjoyable, and it w","cbCaiba5FoQTzija","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiba5FoQTzija","pdf",457660,"English","# Explaining autism\n## Autism basics\n# Dealing with a different “normal”\n## Handling loss and guilt\n## Building a stronger sibling relationship\n# Maintaining a good relationship","[{\"question\":\"How can I explain my sibling’s autism to friends or classmates?\",\"answer\":\"Explain a little about autism in a way people can understand, focusing on the specific behaviors they notice. 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