ARTICLES

(Sibling Issues)
Living With Impairment: The Effects on Children of Having an Autistic Sibling
"How to Explain Autism to Siblings" explain to your children in an age-appropriate manner. 
"What is Autism?" an article that can be used for younger (under 10) children
"What is Autism?" same article geared toward teenagers
"Siblings Often Grapple with Their Role as 'Parents' of Disabled"
Booklets for Siblings - Review (scroll down)
'Questions Parents Ask' regarding the changes in family and typically developing children.
"Calling all Kids" discusses kid issues including: 'Dealing With Bullies'.  Doesn't deal specifically with special needs, but packs plenty of advice for your other kids.  Also check out "Dealing with Feelings" and "Facts about Friends".
Sibling Needs -- Helpful Information for Parents and The Advocacy Bug  By Derenda Timmons Schubert, Ph.D.  Pacific Northwest Children's Services Waverly Children's Home
National Autistic Society "Siblings"
Jessica's Perspective
"Families Living with Autism"  By Rhonda Lothammer  - Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research
Opportunities Available to Brothers and Sisters and Play Time By Derenda Timmons Schubert, Ph.D.  Pacific Northwest Children's Services Waverly Children's Home
"Aunt Blabby": A Helpful Exercise for Siblings and To Argue...or Not to Argue? By Derenda Timmons Schubert, Ph.D.  Pacific Northwest Children's Services Waverly Children's Home
Brothers and Sisters: One Mom's View
Disability Solutions: Focus: Brothers and Sisters (PDF)
When Your Brother is Different: Siblings of Disabled Children Face Their Own Challenges
The Challenges of Caring For Siblings with a Disability

Information Not Specifically About Siblings, but Very Worthwhile Knowledge to Have

Your Children and Stress
Finding a Therapist For Your Child's Emotional or Behavioral Issues 
How Parents' Stress Effects Their Children
Helping Your Child Deal With Teasing (PDF)
Here are some links with great activities and articles you can share with your kids all about values.  Please click here. 
Boys' Guide to Life
Girls' Guide to Life
Checklists for fun activities

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