can be challenging. As parents have a lot on their plate with the ND sibling, the neurotypical one can often get overlooked.shows that adolescents who have a neurodivergent sibling have more stress and anxiety. This can be true for younger children as well, as shown by
Having a neurodivergent sibling can impact an individual both negatively and positively. Experts say that people who grew up with an ND sibling mature faster than their peers. They also grow up to be more compassionate, caring, tolerant, and empathetic. However, many neurotypical siblings report feeling left out, as their parents have to focus more of their time and effort toward the neurodivergent one.have found that social support helps in mitigating that feeling.