In the autumn of 2024 we launched the Confident Caring programme, bringing together siblings who have an autistic and/or disabled brother or sister. We are grateful to the Boshier Grant Scheme and the National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All) for their generous support of this work. If you weren’t able to come along to some of the sessions, don’t worry – you can catch up with them here!
Being a sibling can be complex and challenging at times, but knowing others who just ‘get’ what sibling life is like can make all the difference. We ran two online peer support sessions for siblings of autistic people, facilitated by Sibs staff. We chatted about the positives and the challenges of being a sibling, and shared strategies we use to support ourselves.
To connect with other siblings, you can:
For each session we held, there’s a one-page guide with key points from our expert speakers, alongside further resources and guides too:
This session was led by Lisa Curtis, Deputy CEO and Head of Safeguarding Adults and Young People – Ann Craft Trust
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This session was led by Ms Caroline White (Research Associate) and Dr Clare Whitfield (Lecturer Advanced Practice) from the University of Hull
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This session was led by Rosie Mockford, Family Consultant – Dimensions.
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This session was led by by Dr Nick Gore
Reader in Intellectual & Developmental Disability,
Co-Director of The Tizard Centre
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Please note: We don’t record our online information sessions. This is so that siblings feel can feel comfortable to speak openly about their situation in a safe and confidential environment, and ask questions too.
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