Sibling Guide
Four printable pages to help siblings of autistic children explore their thoughts and feelings.
Every member of the family plays an important role. For any child (or grown-up!), sometimes it’s hard to be a sibling! That’s why it’s so important to have ongoing communication within the family.
Each member in a family has feelings and expresses them in different ways. Emotions may come and go, one at a time, or together in waves. These four printable pages will help siblings explore their thoughts and feelings—and help encourage conversation about them.
Super Helper
Finding ways to help their family can be a great way for autistic children to build skills and pursue goals.
Time for a Treat
Sometimes autistic children—and all children—need a little help from others to reach their goals.
Where Should We Go?
Even taking a walk around the neighborhood can offer opportunities for autistic children to make choices—and have fun!
Teaching Self-Determination Skills
Try these playful activities to help your child develop important self-determination skills.
Setting and Achieving Goals
With support from a caring grown-up, autistic children can set goals, make a plan, and accomplish big things!
Julia and Rose – Best Friends Fur-Ever
When Julia has an idea, she sees it through… with a little help from her family. This social story for autistic children models what’s possible!
Forging Furry Friendships: How Human-Animal Interventions Can Support Autistic Children’s Well-Being
In this webinar, you’ll learn about the science of human-animal bonds and specifically how animal interventions can support autistic children’s well-being.
