A Sister's Relationship with Her Autistic Brothers

This story in the 2/18/07 edition of the New York Times Magazine highlights a young woman's life with her two autistic brothers. This in-depth article covers the story of Tarah Perry and other kids who deal with siblings who are developmentally disabled. It was in the 1980s that sibling relationships vis-à-vis disabilities were first analyzed; now support groups are available for these siblings to share their experiences at home, school, and life in general.

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