This is the second in our two episodes focusing on the reality of being an autistic sibling, featuring Becky Smith and her son, Max. Together, Becky and Max have written two amazing books: I'm An Autism Brother, and I'm A Big Autism Brother.
In this episode, we delve into Max's experiences of growing up with two autistic sisters, navigating complex emotions and challenging situations, and his place in a family shaped by autism.
Whether you’re a sibling of an autistic young person, a parent wanting to better support neurotypical siblings, or someone looking for honest autism family stories, this conversation offers powerful lived experiences, practical advice and real insight.
We cover:
The emotions of having an autistic sibling
Common challenges faced by siblings and ways to cope
The pride and positives that come with having autistic siblings
How Max helps his sisters communicate
Why writing two books helped Becky to support Max
How the writing experience was a powerful experience for them both
How the books are helping other young people understand autism
To end this heart-warming episode, Max reads an extract from his wonderful books.
To find out more about Becky and Max's story, visit: https://autismbrother.com/
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