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Sibshops—For over 25 years, Sibshops have brought young brothers and sisters together for fun, camaraderie, information, and insights in a lively recreational atmosphere. There are now over 350 Sibshops in almost every state and in eight countries. Visit the Sibling Support Project's website to see what all the fuss is about and where to find a Sibshop near you!SLN Partner: The Autism NOW National Resource and Information Center
Autism NOW : The National Autism Resource and Information Center is an interactive resource center that provides people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities, families, caregivers, and professionals high-quality resources and information about issues across the lifespan that may impact their lives. Autism NOW’s resources include general information, fact sheets, webinar opportunities and archives, blogs, and a resource directory of information on important subjects like early detection, intervention, and education; community-based employment; advocacy; assistive technologies; community inclusion; aging; policy; recreation and socialization; and family and sibling support. Autism NOW also provides connections to local resources via a searchable interactive map. Autism NOW is a national initiative of The Arc funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.Find us on Facebook
Adventures in Caring for My Sister- The Problem of Being The Most Caring Sibling Ever February 14, 2012
- The Ties That Bind Us Forever September 25, 2011
- Lesson from the Universe September 2, 2011
JazzrMan- the glockenspiel, the belt and the laugh March 14, 2012
- Besse Smith December 28, 2011
- Alan and the plate of chips November 21, 2011
Future Forward 2.0- Join the National Agenda For Supporting Families April 27, 2012
- Testimony to the PA House of Reps Human Services Committee March 30, 2012
- David’s 50th Birthday Party! March 26, 2012
Sibling Stories- A Million Questions by Amber Nelms November 9, 2011
- The Science of Respect: A Sibling’s Perspective by Amanda Modery October 24, 2011
- The Monster Girl by Barbara E. Berger June 7, 2011
Rachel Simon
Sister on the Edge of Autism- Book Review: The Way Things Look to Me December 3, 2011
- Movie Review: Loving Lampposts: Living Autistic September 22, 2011
- National autism project hosts second sibling event August 4, 2011
My Sister’s Keeper- A Letter to Katie December 5, 2011
- Fall Activities November 28, 2011
- Happy Dance Day October 31, 2011
Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters- Fw: Fwd: UPS for DownS Soeren Palumbo speech November 28, 2011
- The Importance of Sibling Perspectives and Experiences June 23, 2011
- Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities August 13, 2010
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Tag Archives: Aging
Sibling Webinar Archive- Autism NOW center
For those of you who missed these- August 9, 2011 – Autism NOW Sibling Panel. A Discussion with Siblings of people with autism or other developmental disabilities about their experiences and hopes. View this webinar on-demand. July 5, 2011 – “The … Continue reading
Posted in General, presentation
Tagged Aging, autism, Autism Now, perspectives, presentation, The Arc, Webinar
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Report: Financial, emotional toll of caring for disabled adults
(Reuters) – A majority of mentally disabled adults live with their aging parents, most of whom have not planned for new living arrangements as they grow older, a report released on Tuesday showed. One in five of those families reports … Continue reading
They’re your parents too!
Just heard a webinar by Francine Russo. I thought you might find it interesting because many of you, while familiar with supporting your brother or sister with a disability, are also thinking about mom and dad. -John “If you or … Continue reading
Webinar- Sibling Wars and Parent Care
Thursday, March 10, 2011 10:00 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM Mountain / 12:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Eastern Eldercare brings out the best and worst in families, stirring up life-long issues between adult child siblings. Join us as we … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, American Society on Aging, Parents, Webinars
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