Sensitive Asperger's Teen and New Baby (Long)

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks again for everyone's comments and advice. It is very much appreciated.

The advice here has helped me see that it is premature to start talking about the room change now, as I had suspected. I am hopeful that by the time a sibling would be on the scene, my stepdaughter would be older, more mature, and not care as much as she may right now. With many kids with Asperger's, I know that springing something on my girl is not a good method, so we will be sure to take the time to begin light conversations or woven-in comments about how things will be both the same and different when an addition arrives, as a measure of preparation.

As an aside, to those who mentioned on this thread that they have struggled with infertility, please know my heart goes out to you. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to go through such a challenging time. Sending good thoughts your way, and to everyone else here, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Waiting to tell her is terrible advice. Many people with ASDs have a hard time with transitions. Giving them as much warning as possible is the best practice.

Growing a baby takes a good amount of time. No need to spend time and energy talking about something that has not been set in motion yet.