Through a Sibling’s Eyes: Growing Up with a Brother on the Spectrum

CHECK OUT THE UNFINISHED RESOURCES- pick up play guide, meltdown guide, and more! What’s it really like to grow up as the sibling of a neurodivergent child? While the world often focuses on parents and diagnoses, siblings live a story that’s rarely told — one of deep love, quiet resilience, and unspoken understanding. In this heartfelt conversation, Greer sits down with Ruby, a young woman whose life has been beautifully shaped by her brother Ewan, who is autistic. From childhood to adulthood, Ruby has learned empathy, adaptability, and the power of advocacy — lessons she now shares online to support other families walking a similar path. In this episode, you’ll hear: What it’s really like growing up with an autistic sibling How Ruby balanced her own needs with her family’s The importance of including and supporting siblings How social media became a space for awareness and connection Why kindness and understanding can change how we view neurodiversity This conversation shines a light on the often-overlooked sibling perspective — reminding us that love, compassion, and inclusion begin at home. LINKSFollow Ruby’s sibling journey Join the Unfinished Community WhatsApp. Where you can share your everyday joys, struggles, and differences! Click here to join. Sign up to our newsletter where we continue the conversation along with sharing helpful resources and techniques tried out by parents and professionals in the neurodiverse world. You can know get the episodes on YouTube! Click here to subscribe. Follow the show on all the socials @theunfinishedidea - look for the brain! Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices