Sibling Support

Over 40 years of services, advocacy, and support for individuals with autism. Offers social groups, caregiver support groups, Autism Friendly Communities training, Lego Club, educational workshops, and sibling programs.

8730 Stony Point Parkway, Suite 150, Richmond, VA 23235

(804) 257-0192

Virginia · Richmond

By Kate Strohm. Explores the often-secret feelings of siblings based on the author's own experience and extensive interviews. Offers valuable coping strategies for teens and adults.

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By Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete. Told from a twin sister's perspective about her brother Charlie who has autism. Shares what it's like to love, worry about, and understand a sibling with autism. Ages 4-8.

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By Cynthia Lord. Newbery Honor book featuring 12-year-old Catherine and her younger brother David who has autism. A touching story about acceptance and identity from the sibling perspective. Ages 9-12.

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National network providing information, support, and tools for siblings of individuals with disabilities.

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National program providing peer support for brothers and sisters of people with special needs. Includes Sibshops workshops.

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Compiled by Don Meyer. Real siblings answer questions about their experiences in a slam-book format. Honest, funny, and validating for teens who have a brother or sister with a disability.

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By Don Meyer and Emily Holl. Written for siblings of people with disabilities, this guide addresses the unique joys and challenges of growing up with a brother or sister who has special needs.

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By Donald Meyer. Forty-five siblings share their experiences growing up with a brother or sister with a disability. Written by kids for kids ages 4-10.

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