Adolescents and Adults with Autism: Reflections From Adult Siblings Who Have a Brother or Sister With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Report #3 (2002). Krauss, M.W., Seltzer, M.M., Greenberg, R., Orsmond, G.I. & Magana, S.
This report presents siblings’ perspectives on having a brother or sister with autism. It is based on a study of caregiving that included more than 400 families. Quotes from more than 200 adult siblings provide insight into their experiences over the life course. Topics include sibling relationships, community acceptance, positive and negative experiences of having a sibling with a disability, future expectations, and advice to parents and to teenage siblings.