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Supporting
Brothers and Sisters
Supporting Siblings of Children with
Autism and Related Developmental Disorders, Elizabeth
Newson and Julie Davies
The fundamental purposes of this action research project were, firstly,
to give a voice to siblings and, secondly, to help these children to
become better informed so as to empower them. This paper outlines how
this was achieved through a series of workshops, and summarises the
evaluation of their outcomes from parents’ and children’s points of
view.
Brothers and Sisters of Children with
Autism: a checklist of things to do or consider for their support,
Julie Davies
This checklist, for parents and professionals, is derived from research
findings. It draws attention to possible stressors for siblings and
potential means of guarding against these.
A Workshop Support Manual for
Brothers and Sisters of Children with Autism, Julie
Davies, 1994
This account outlines the aims, procedures and materials used in each
of a series of workshops for siblings of children with autism. This
model of working offers guidelines so that potential group leaders (who
should have experience of working with children, an understanding of
autism, and some knowledge of research on sibling needs) are provided
with a base from which to start.
Children with Autism: a booklet for
brothers and sisters, Julie Davies, 1993
This illustrated booklet is aimed at siblings from the age of about
seven years and upwards, but is useful for anyone who wants to learn
about autism. It explains in clear but simple terms what autism is, and
considers, in a sympathetic but positive way, potential difficulties
that brothers and sisters may experience, and how they can cope with
these.
Able Autistic Children - Children
with Asperger’s syndrome: a booklet for brothers and sisters,
Julie Davies, 1993
This illustrated booklet, in the same series as Children with Autism,
focuses specifically on the problems faced by siblings of able autistic
children.
Children with Pathological Demand
Avoidance Syndrome: a booklet for brothers and sisters, Julie
Davies, 1993
Pathological Demand Avoidance syndrome has recently been identified as
a pervasive developmental disorder, separate from but related to
autism. This booklet aims to help the brothers and sisters of children
with this disorder but is very useful to anyone wishing to get a basic
outline of the disorder.
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