Originally Posted by
NoraB
Hi Whisper,
No such thing as jail for cats, so stop worrying about that one.
Re your Aspie brother..
It's not about being a 'special sister' - it's about whether someone physically and mentally able to take on the challenging role of a carer, and it's not a decision that should be taken lightly. I'm sure you want what's best for your brother as well as yourself?
As Carnation says, there are options for your brother if the situation arises, but he might just surprise you because a lot of autistic people live independently with the right support.
How old is your brother?
If he gets a job then his autism should be taken into account. It's technically a 'disability' and the rules have changed around disability in the workplace now. I know from personal experience that the right job and the right working environment makes for a happy autistic employee.
I'm autistic by the way - and I have one autistic son (11) and another who I think is autistic too - and he lives independently.
Take a look at the National Autistic Society website - it's very informative and there are people you can talk to about your concerns re your brother. They will be able to put your mind at rest. X