Call us any time at (215)592-1333 or contact therapist@alternativechoices.com
Clinical Director, Cindy N. Ariel, Ph.D. Special Family Resources, Robert A. Naseef, Ph.D.
Questions and Answers: Siblings
1. We have two typically developing children and one child with moderate to severe speech impairment and developmental delays...my oldest child periodically asks "Is Christina going to be OK?"
2 I have a nine month old daughter who was diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder. I also have a two and a half year old son...he is very protective of her and is very perceptive...
3. My son, Adam, is seven...with PDD-NOS/ Aspergers Syndrome. Sam, who is five, seems to follow behavior modeled by his brother, "tuning out" or simply not listening. Any thoughts on the effect on younger siblings of an autistic child? 4. Are there special things we as parents can do to make a siblings life special? II love both of my children dearly, but Charles has this huge portion of my heart... I do not have as much patience or love with William.
