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Finding your community… Over 20% of the inquiries our Autism Speaks Autism Response Team (ART) receives are for information about community support. Common requests are for connections to peer groups, recreation and parent support groups, among others. Finding … virtual autism parent support groups: Parents of Children, Teens & Young Adults Fathers, family members and grandparents Siblings Sibling Support Project offers both online and local social groups for teenage and adult brothers and sisters of autistic …
Meet Jeanette F.… recently diagnosed with autism. I knew about autism but I realized I didn’t know enough. I wanted to help her son and be a support system for her family, so I did a deep dive on Autism Speaks’ website, downloaded the 100-Day Tool Kit and tried to … She decided to become part of Autism Speaks’ Spectrum Society, a planned giving legacy program that provides significant support to those in the autism community who need it the most. “Over the years, I’ve heard more and more stories about … who have been diagnosed with autism. These children will eventually grow up and become teenagers and adults who still need support. The importance of continued education, affordable housing programs and meaningful job opportunities for adults on …
Expert Q&A: Supporting siblings of autistic children with aggressive behaviors … Every sibling relationship has its ups and downs, and this is no different for siblings of autistic children. Having a sibling … for the other child and have long term effects if unaddressed. It's important for parents and caregivers to know how to support their children through these challenges by acknowledging their feelings, keeping lines of communication open and …
Things you experience as a 'neurotypical' sibling… she is an associate editor. Loving Griffin includes a relatable list of "20 Things You Experience as a 'Neurotypical' Sibling." Here’s what my Buzzfeed list of things you experience as a 'neurotypical' sibling would say:
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Click here to download Autism Speaks Sibling Support Tool Kit . This tool kit is for children who have a brother or sister diagnosed with autism. Though the guide has …
Supporting Your Other Children… Brothers and sisters of children with autism frequently face their own challenges. Much more may be expected from these siblings. They often need help understanding the emotional reactions they are experiencing as a result of the many changes occurring in their lives. This support is essential to their future well-being. Some things your other children may be struggling with: Young children may … attention and give simple instructions. It's also important to praise all your children when they play well together. Find sibling support groups that can help them build friendships and relate to other peers who have a sibling with autism. …
Why I advocate for Direct Support Professionals… by Kit Peterson, a grandmother of a young man on the autism spectrum. She is an advocate for fair pay for the direct support professionals who have become family to people like her grandson. Despite how difficult it was to accept our family’s reality, we all jumped in to support Karla. Jonathan received every service available: occupational, speech, and physical therapies, special education, …
5 do's and don'ts for supporting friends with kids with autism… happened to both have an ASD diagnosis I’ve been angry before, I’ve been insulted before. And I’ve been lucky enough to be supported by most of my friends and family. I always tell my girls to try and find the good in a situation. So, instead of … friend, I decided this was a great opportunity. After all, April is autism awareness month! My 5 do’s and don'ts for supporting families with kids on the spectrum: Do: Be supportive: It’s easy...take the time to make a phone call, invite …
Hatching Hope Foundation brings support to Texas families… triplets, was diagnosed with autism in 2012 at age 2.5, she struggled to find much-needed information, services and social supports in her area. This struggle motivated Sabrina to commit her life to helping underserved families in Ft. Worth, Texas … she founded the Hatching Hope Foundation, an organization that provides parent training about autism, individual and family support services, and special education advocacy. In 2019, Keshawn tragically passed away from Osteosarcoma, a rare form of … game and someone who really understands what it’s like to be a parent living with a child with severe autism. Our Facebook support group, Autism Mocha Moms , has been another great way to connect with parents in the community. The group was …
8 things I've learned having a brother with autism… This post is by 18-year-old Seana Wheeler, a loving sibling to her brother with ASD. Seana aspires to raise more awareness through her writing and hopes to advocate for autism … more to ease their worries. The simple truth is that there isn't anymore I can do for them or my brother, but offer as much support and love as I can. The future Comprehending the future is a concept I find to be the most daunting of all worries in …
Autism Speaks urges adapted hospital policies to allow support providers for autistic and disabled people… experience. Today, these challenges are amplified by COVID-19 restrictions, resulting in many people being denied access to supports that are crucial to their physical and emotional health. Often, family members or other caregivers are the … to protect the rights of people with disabilities to access equitable healthcare by: Affirming that guardians or other support persons for people with autism or other disabilities are a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Providing an exception to visitor restrictions to allow a guardian or support provider at the bedside for patients with disabilities, as a critical member of the patient’s healthcare team; and …