I feel like my brother is different from everyone else. I think he can take care of himself though. I get really mad when kids make fun of my brother. I tell them to knock it off. It may seem like it’s unfair that I have a brother with autism but I think it’s more unfair to him than it is to me. I do sometimes get jealous of him.
The thing I like the most about my brother is that even though he’s autistic he’s a good brother. He sort of listens to me. We have the most fun when we play tag in the house. The thing I like the least is he sometimes hurts me. He will choke me or kick me.
When my brother was first diagnosed with autism I didn’t know what that meant. When I learned more about it I thought he’d have lots of trouble. Sometimes I worry about him getting hurt. He isn’t afraid to run in front of cars or jump off high places. One time he was on the ledge of our porch and it broke. I thought he was going to fall. I think his guardian angel caught him. That was the most scary time.
What I want to say to other kids with autistic siblings is that even though they are different and sometimes you get made fun of they will always be a good brother or sister. Sometimes you need to help them out. That’s all.