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SibChat (8-12 Year Olds) 1 of 3 Sessions

  • Lake Ridge Community Support Services 900 Hopkins, Unit 8 Whitby Canada (map)

Virtual Peer-to-Peer Support and Education for Siblings

A safe place for siblings to explore being a brother or sister to an autistic individual.

Session 1 of 3

Siblings of children with autism/autistic children have a compelling need for information about autism and its implications.  They need information for reassurance, to answer their questions and questions posed by others. This peer support group does just that.

Across 3 peer group sessions Participants will

  • Connect with other youth that also have brothers or sisters with autism.

  • Learn more about autism and how to discuss it with your peers.

  • Have an opportunity to ask questions and provide input about autism and life as a sibling to someone with autism.

  • Share your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment.

Where: Delivered via Google Meet (links will be sent via email)

Cost: There is no cost to participate

Across 3 peer group sessions Participants will

  • Connect with other youth who also have brothers or sisters with autism.

  • Learn more about autism and how to discuss it with your peers.

  • Have an opportunity to ask questions and provide input about autism and life as a sibling to someone with autism.

  • Share your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment.

Where: Delivered via Google Meet (links will be sent via email)

Cost: There is no cost to participate

Schedule

Session 1: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:30 to 7:30

Session 2: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 6:30 to 7:30

Session 3: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 6:30 to 7:30

Participation Requirements:

  • Participants in this group must be between 8 - 12 years old.

  • Must have a sibling who is registered with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) and have a valid OAP registration number.

  • Mobile device, tablet, or computer

  • An internet connection

  • Speakers and a microphone

  • Webcam

Register

Register for all 3 sessions by clicking below.

Register by clicking the button below. Be sure to have your OAP registration number handy.

The Meeting Link will be sent to you via email.

Not yet registered for the OAP? Register here. Otherwise, click the button below to register for this session.

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