Supporting Siblings with Autism. What can your child do to help?

Sibling Support - Organization for Autism Research

OAR's Autism Sibling Support initiative offers guidance for young children, teenagers, and parents on how to productively address the ups and downs that may ...

Siblings of autistic children and teenagers - Raising Children Network

Explaining autism to siblings ... You can strengthen your children's relationships with each other by explaining and talking about autism.

6 Ways to Support Siblings of Autistic Children

6 Ways to Support Siblings of Autistic Children · 1. Reinforce siblings' strong character and good behavior · 2. Create “special time” at least ...

Sibling Support—Autism Toolkit | THH Pediatrics | Germantown, MD

Sibling Support Project (SSP) ( www.siblingsupport.org ) is a national program dedicated to the concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of ...

How to Manage the Impact of Child With Autism on Siblings

Encourage siblings to get involved in sports, clubs, or other community activities where they can develop relationships with peers and just have fun. Doing so ...

Expert Q&A: Supporting siblings of autistic children with aggressive ...

Families interested in the Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative can contact me directly at [email protected] or (857) 523- ...

Siblings Perspectives: Some Guidelines for Parents: Articles

Siblings need time with a parent that is specifically for them. Schedule special time with the sibling on a regular basis. Time with the sibling can be done in ...

Supporting Siblings with Autism. What can your child do to help?

We have reviewed a four-part guide on supporting siblings of children with autism and how parents and educators can help to promote positive sibling ...

Support for Parents & Siblings - Autism Science Foundation

Supporting Your Other Children Siblings of children with autism also need support as they will likely face situations that their friends with typically ...

How parents can support the siblings of autistic children

Offer them praise, be it by giving them a compliment or even a small treat. That will encourage them to be more understanding throughout childhood, all the way ...

Promoting Positive Sibling Relationships | Marcus Autism Center

Explain autism using words and concepts appropriate to your child's age and understanding. Learning about the condition helps siblings better understand their ...

Family relationships - a guide for siblings of autistic people

You could ask a teacher or pastoral support worker if they can teach autism awareness in school. Talking to others who have autistic siblings ...

Sibling Supports - Operation Autism

Here are a few tips for parents on how to better support their children: · Find a Balance · Share Your Time · Keep Uniform Rules · Foster Peer Support · Identify ...

5 Ways to Support a Child with an Autistic Sibling - In STEPPS Inc.

5 Ways to Support a Child with an Autistic Sibling · Educate Your Child About Autism · Foster Positive Communication · Spend Quality Time Together.

Sibling Resource Packet

A collection of helpful tips to parents on how to support all of their children, including siblings of the child with ASD. Sibling Resources List. A list of ...

Supporting Siblings - The Autism Community in Action

Establish Boundaries: Just as you would in any sibling relationship, ensure there are clear boundaries. If the child with autism has aggressive behaviors, ...

Siblings - Autism Central

Some schools run Young Carers groups, which can help to create a sense of community and support. ... Each local area will have a Carer's Support Service ...

Navigating sibling support | Autism Awareness Australia

Another resource is a closed Facebook group exclusively for siblings. This group allows for ongoing support and connection and offers a community that ...

Simple Ways You Can Help Strengthen the ASD Sibling Relationship

A child will feel more inclined to interact with a brother or sister with autism if he/she has other friends with whom to do things such as ...

Helping Siblings of Kids with Autism Thrive - Goldstar Rehabilitation

Parents can create a nurturing environment through various strategies, including sibling support groups and effective management of family ...