Hi, Suzanne and all. I&#39;ve been reading your b...

Hi, Suzanne and all. I've been reading your blog for awhile. I found it while looking for information on families with differently-abled kids, their parents and the expectations and experiences of siblings in particular. There isn't a lot of literature on the latter.

Anyway, I've appreciated it very much.

My younger sister is differently-abled. Our family is close and we visit together regularly. They do not discuss her situation at all, and never have, so I am looking for other families' experiences to relate to.

I have only talked to my spouse and a few close friends about this. My best friend from high school, who watched her grow up, says "It'll be OK. She's just austistic!" At this point I suppose we have to be grateful for the massive efforts of families and autism-awareness groups to put attention on this, but I know from your experience this shows there is still a lot of work to do on it.

My sister has never used the Internet and if you were to look for her I don't think she would show up on it. I think that documenting Janey's story and that of your family for the multiple purposes it serves is a great contribution.

Anyway, it seems that Janey is enjoying her school year and appreciates routines. Everyone needs routines to compound learning, and differently-abled people definitely do.

Like everyone else here I have come to know you and Tony, William, Freddy and Janey. I'm very hopeful for you all, and your good days definitely lift the spirits.

I'll check back in soon. You're an excellent, natural writer by the way. Keep it up.