Meet my brother, Ben

My 5-year-old brother, Ben, has autism. He was diagnosed with autism when he was 1. This affects his speech, and the way he plays, makes friends, etc. Living with Ben is fun, but also challenging. Ben loves to be chased around the house. He loves to jump on the trampoline, jump on the bed and play on the iPad. He also likes to watch shows such as "Drake & Josh," blow bubbles and go on the swings. Ben likes to play like everyone else. I have fun playing with him.

Ben is in a special class with a few other kids. He gets therapy four days after school and one day on the weekend. Sometimes I am allowed to help out at his therapy sessions.

It can be challenging when Ben does things that he shouldn't, like when he puts stuff in the toilet, dumps drinks and doesn't go to sleep. I try to teach him the right thing to do, but it can be hard. Ben is on a gluten-free and dairy-free diet. He eats organic food. I have to be careful because he can't eat some of the same foods as me.

That is what it's like living with a brother with autism. I am lucky to have him as a brother and I love him.