tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28229731.post5562818660360816976..comments2023-09-21T04:43:51.314-04:00Comments on Autism Bulletin: Ideas For Finding A Sibling Support Group for Parents of Kids with AutismMichael Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09643466399327386644noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28229731.post-8362090678588604172008-08-14T12:29:00.000-04:002008-08-14T12:29:00.000-04:00Thanks Alicia for your comment, best wishes. Micha...Thanks Alicia for your comment, best wishes. MichaelMichael Goldberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643466399327386644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28229731.post-7839209174502809762008-08-13T18:48:00.000-04:002008-08-13T18:48:00.000-04:00Hi! My name is Alicia and I am 14 years old. I hav...Hi! My name is Alicia and I am 14 years old. I have a seven year old autistic sister named Kasey. I too am having some difficulty with some things. I am trying to start an organization for autism. I want it to be a local center where children & adults with autism can gather with their families and everyone can meet & learn to cope together. I am truly determined and have already spoken with my state Rep. I agree with you though that it is tough to get this up and running. My advice to you is just to get the word around and try to get as many supporters as you can and look at as many websites as you can. Remember don't let anything stop you from achieving your dreams. You can do anything you set your mind to! I will kepp you in my prayers & I hope the best for you and your family! You can e-mail me at any time! My e-mail address is Scienceluver7@comcast.netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17939969009874007470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28229731.post-46276071065482996832007-03-09T20:43:00.000-05:002007-03-09T20:43:00.000-05:00We're fortunate to have the Parents Helping Parent...We're fortunate to have the Parents Helping Parents support group here in the Bay Area which should be very useful in years to come with typical sib support.<BR/>But for right now, we're in the name position as Mel in that my daughter is [at the moment] so used to the way that the boys are that [as yet] she doesn't need outside/ independent support. fingers crossed!Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28229731.post-62126606950216397442007-03-09T12:11:00.000-05:002007-03-09T12:11:00.000-05:00Strangely enough, I've tried to get my older son i...Strangely enough, I've tried to get my older son involved in a support group, and he says "Why would I need to talk to anyone about my brother's autism? I don't need help with that." But I have been involved in trying to set a local one up for other kids, and in case mine changes his mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28229731.post-15845947292876077332007-03-09T10:45:00.000-05:002007-03-09T10:45:00.000-05:00There are also a few "self-help group" centers or ...There are also a few "self-help group" centers or clearinghouses that often can provide ideas, support and contacts to those interested in starting any type of mutual aid self-help. Here is a listing of such clearinghouses worldwide:<BR/>http://mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/selfhelp.php?id=859<BR/><BR/>What really helps is just finding any parents who have started their own sibling support group for their children. Does anyone know of such a group? It might serve as a "model" to encourage and help other parents?<BR/><BR/>- EdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com