In this post, we are discussing common needs for siblings that pop up in adulthood. This post is focused on some of the more practical concerns a sibling might have when taking on some or all of the responsibilities that might have previously belonged to a parent or other caregiver.
In this post, we are focusing more closely on siblings of Autistic children in our discussion of common childhood needs. This post can be a helpful starting point for parents who want to be able to offer guidance but are not sure where to start.
Welcome to the siblings series, where we will be taking some time to discuss resources, needs, and support options across the lifespan for siblings of Autistic people. In Part 1, we will be discussing resources for siblings across the lifespan.
In this Friendships Toolkit, we will primarily focus on establishing your own needs and goals in pursuing friendships in acknowledgement of some of the social differences that can exist and the obstacles posed by a social system that centers on Allistic norms and expectations. Ultimately, everyone is in a different place when it comes to deciding how much energy they are willing and able to put forth in pursuing friendships and how much they are willing to tolerate some of the inherent unfairness in the process.
In this Friendships Toolkit, we will primarily focus on establishing your own needs and goals in pursuing friendships in acknowledgement of some of the social differences that can exist and the obstacles posed by a social system that centers on Allistic norms and expectations. Ultimately, everyone is in a different place when it comes to deciding how much energy they are willing and able to put forth in pursuing friendships and how much they are willing to tolerate some of the inherent unfairness in the process.
In this series, we will be taking a self-advocate-centered focus on navigating the stresses and challenges of the holiday season. In this post, we will be starting the way that the vast majority of conversations around self-advocacy should start: with the wants and needs of the person practicing self-advocacy!
