FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Sibshops: Sibling Support Groups
Sibshops are provided by Certified Sibshop Facilitators,
Jessica Bowsa, Monica Fyfe, Aimee Cruz and Liz Jemielita We are thrilled to share that Our Village of Torrance has received a generous grant from Special Children's League South Bay that will provide scholarships for our wonderful SIBSHOP eligible families in need during our 2022-2023 year.
Now with the kind help of SCL members and this generous grant, Our Village can remove financial barriers, meeting our mission mandate. Stay tuned for our summer and fall dates coming soon to our South Bay community! A big SHOUT OUT to SCL and all that they do for all our charity partners serving children in need across the South Bay! Thank you! xoxo 
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Sibshops are here to the rescue! KIDS ages 6-13 who have a brother or sister with any special need or disability, are invited to this enroll in this unique Sibshop using an online, video conferencing group! We are certified Sibshop providers and are excited to share some fun activities and sharing about what its like to be a "sib" with all of you!
Register with us today for our next In-Person or Virtual Sibshops coming your way soon! Complete our application online using our Google forms link here: https://forms.gle/4Jnbf49hxuXwt1cU9 to go on our waitlist; and stay turned on our social media, newsletter or website for our next upcoming dates. Virtual Tips for attending a Sibshop.
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SIBSPOT Library
Our Village is proud to feature and share 3 great downloadable resources for young siblings, teen siblings, and parents from the Organization for Autism Research! These great books focus on autism, however the information and activities can be applied for siblings with other disabilities as well.
Our Village is proud to feature and share 3 great downloadable resources for young siblings, teen siblings, and parents from the Organization for Autism Research! These great books focus on autism, however the information and activities can be applied for siblings with other disabilities as well.
Autism, My Sibling, and Me is a colorful workbook specifically
designed to engage young children. A host of cartoon characters
accompany children as they learn about what autism means for
their brother or sister. The resource also aims to guide young
siblings through any autism-related questions and concerns
they may have, offering fun ideas for activities that can help
them deal with potentially stressful issues.
designed to engage young children. A host of cartoon characters
accompany children as they learn about what autism means for
their brother or sister. The resource also aims to guide young
siblings through any autism-related questions and concerns
they may have, offering fun ideas for activities that can help
them deal with potentially stressful issues.
Life as an Autism Sibling: A Guide for Teens is written in a Q&A
format. It addresses the challenges that teenage siblings
might face as a result of having a sibling with autism,
while also providing tips and advice on how to deal
with such challenges in productive ways. The resource
includes testimonials from real teenage siblings and
parents, which helps make it a relatable and authentic read.
Life as an Autism Sibling: A Guide for Teens is written in a Q&A
format. It addresses the challenges that teenage siblings
might face as a result of having a sibling with autism,
while also providing tips and advice on how to deal
with such challenges in productive ways. The resource
includes testimonials from real teenage siblings and
parents, which helps make it a relatable and authentic read.
Brothers, Sisters, and Autism: A Parent’s Guide to Supporting
Siblings outlines what parents can do to support children
who do not have an autism diagnosis. The topics range
from dealing with perceived discrepancies fairly to facilitating
a positive relationship between siblings. It can be read from
start to finish or used as a reference tool to troubleshoot
problems as they arise.
Siblings outlines what parents can do to support children
who do not have an autism diagnosis. The topics range
from dealing with perceived discrepancies fairly to facilitating
a positive relationship between siblings. It can be read from
start to finish or used as a reference tool to troubleshoot
problems as they arise.
