What It’s Really Like Being the Sibling of an Autistic Child: A Conversation Between Sisters with Yasmine Smadi

What does it really feel like growing up with an autistic sibling?

In this intimate and emotional conversation, I'm joined by my youngest sister, Yasmine Smadi, for the first time on All Brains Grow. Together, we open up about what it was like growing up in a loud, unpredictable home shaped by love, neurodivergence, and therapy programs—centered around our autistic brother, Milo.

Yasmine reflects on:

• Being the “quiet kid” in a family of chaos

• Watching her parents evolve through neurofeedback and the Son-Rise Program®

• Finding her own bond with Milo—sometimes as the little sister, sometimes as the big one

• How those early experiences led her to become a teacher and advocate for inclusion

• The power of leading with love in education and at home

This episode is a love letter to all the siblings who walk alongside autism—whether they feel seen or not.

If you’ve ever wondered how autism shapes family roles, childhood memories, and career paths… this one’s for you.