You’re not alone … when your sibling has autism or a disability

Posted by Amanda Dodds on October 20th, 2008

My brother was diagnosed with autism 12 or so years ago, but my parents were in denial. They were afraid of the word autism. So we told people that he had PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder).

I sure wish there had been a “Sibshop” around back then.

I did sign up for a “support group” at school …Read More » »

Sibshops help brothers and sisters with autism

Posted by Bob Glowacki on September 3rd, 2008

You might remember the post I published last February about Sibshops and how they support families with autism.
One of the new programs we, at Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin, are offering in the Milwaukee area is called “Sibshops.” Sibshops were developed by the …Read More » »

Share your expertise: what autism services do you need?

Posted by Bob Glowacki on June 10th, 2008

Here at Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin, we are beginning a discussion on new programs we can offer to families living with Autism. Right now we deliver therapy services as part of the P.L.A.Y. (Play and Language for Autistic Youngsters) Project and offer a chance for …Read More » »

Sibshops support families with autism

Posted by Bob Glowacki on February 27th, 2008

One of the new programs we, at Easter Seals Southeast Wisconsin, are offering in the Milwaukee area is called “Sibshops.” Sibshops were developed by the Sibling Support Project in Seattle and are used throughout the country. The workshops …Read More » »