Autism Through a Different Lens: A Sibling’s Perspective

May 28, 2021

Mother, Amy Kelly, learns about the sibling perspective from her son in Autism Through a Different Lens: A Sibling’s Perspective on Autism Spectrum News. “As a mother, and as a professional in the behavioral healthcare field, this essay reminded me that siblings experience the same feelings and issues that caregivers and parents experience.” Danny with…

Living the Autistic Life! Panel Presentation Recording

May 5, 2021

If you missed this amazing live presentation on April 28th for Autism Acceptance Month, you can view the recording HERE. Find more on our Self-Advocacy Resources page.

2021 Autism Acceptance Month

April 2, 2021

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Check out this Autism Acceptance Month Webinar Series from AUCD! Learning to Face Fears from Home: Unexpected Benefits and Discoveries Friday, April 23, 2021, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET The purpose of this webinar is to describe an evidence-based, manualized group cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) program for youth with ASD…

The Autism in Black Virtual Conference

March 29, 2021

Check out the Autism in Black Virtual Conference; 4 days of powerful discussions about autism and the black community, April 1st-4th, 2021! This conference is intended to empower all attendees by providing you with the resources to help better serve black families and black communities. Get all the details, including a list of speakers, schedule…

The Siblings of Autism

December 18, 2020

Check out this great story in Autism Spectrum News about the impacts of siblings when raising a child on the spectrum. “Deliberate or not, poor planning or simply naiveté, growing up alongside three boys and a girl has been very, very good for Jack. He eats what they eat, when they eat. He takes a…

Autism Spectrum News: SIBLING ISSUE

October 2, 2020

Autism Spectrum News just released its 50th issue and it is all about sibs! Find 20+ articles about sibling stories, resources and more in this amazing sibling issue! Check out these articles by our SLN family: Adult Sibling Support by our Associate Director, Amy Halm Siblings: Common Concerns and Effective Support Strategies by SLN Board…

How My Autistic Brother Learned to Cope in the Midst of COVID-19—And How My Family Followed Suit

July 8, 2020

Nicole Schnitzler tells Well & Good about her experiences with her Autistic brother through the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full article here. “As I waited for him to collect his things, I realized the difficulty my dad and I would face in the many things we would need to explain to him.” Find more in…

Study Pinpoints Autism Risk For Kids With Aunts, Uncles On The Spectrum

May 27, 2020

A new study found that Children who have an aunt or uncle with autism are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with the developmental disorder too. Read more at Disability Scoop. Find more resources in our Sibling Research Corner.

“Pieces: My Sister, Her Autism, and Me” – A Book by Sibling Jacqueline Moreno

September 29, 2016

Jaqueline and Jessica Moreno are sisters born less than two years apart who have developed a truly extraordinary relationship. At two years old, Jessica was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder as “nonverbal” and “low-functioning,” shaking their family’s world and changing the course of history for them, their younger brother, and their parents forever. Pieces: My…

Life Lessons Learned from Having a Brother with Autism

January 29, 2016

Dora and Christos are siblings who share a special bond. Christos has autism, and from this, Dora has learned much about the world and other people with disabilities. Dora shares her stories and insights in an article for Autism Parenting Magazine: 10 Valuable Life Lessons My Brother with Autism Has Taught Me

Autism Through a Different Lens: A Sibling’s Perspective

Living the Autistic Life! Panel Presentation Recording

2021 Autism Acceptance Month

The Autism in Black Virtual Conference

The Siblings of Autism

Autism Spectrum News: SIBLING ISSUE

How My Autistic Brother Learned to Cope in the Midst of COVID-19—And How My Family Followed Suit

Study Pinpoints Autism Risk For Kids With Aunts, Uncles On The Spectrum

“Pieces: My Sister, Her Autism, and Me” – A Book by Sibling Jacqueline Moreno

Life Lessons Learned from Having a Brother with Autism

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