Special Needs Siblings

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Lights, camera, action! 🎬 Shooting video content for the new SibTime app in Eugene, Oregon, was such an exhilarating experience. Excited to be the host of the upcoming app! Meeting the app’s amazing development team in Eugene has made this journey feel even more real.

We’re creating something special for siblings of those with disabilities—stay tuned! 🚀

Influents Innovations
Sibling Support Project
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About the upcoming SibTime App:

Parents of young children and children with disabilities or health concerns may feel, even more than most parents, that there is never enough time; and that the risks and stressors that young siblings experience can be challenging to address. This includes needs for more attention and affection. Or needs to help manage difficult situations, conflicts, or confusions they experience with their siblings. While parents may have access to local experts and support programs, there are few resources for young siblings that meet their needs for information and support.

Investigators Jessie Marquez and Patricia Vadasy, Ph.D. in collaboration with the , are developing SibTime, a dual-language, Spanish-English tool to support families with preschool age children and children with disabilities and health concerns.

✨Follow us to stay up to date and learn more about how to get involved.

What are some of your favorite fall activities?

Never forget!!!

So true. 🥹

Praying for everyone involved!

Praying for everyone that has been touch by this tragic event!

Happy Labor Day SNS! May you have a well rested day!

Do something for yourself today!

We got this mamas!!!!

Thinking of Hope Walz. The world has been buzzing about Gus, her brother, rightfully so … yet my heart sees her.

I see love.
I see grace.
I see passion.
I see protector.

Siblings on the journey rarely receive support or are given safe spaces to feel. Hope … your feelings are valid. Your existence is pure. We are grateful for you…

sending you a hug today. On this road, please know Us Siblings - we see Gus , and we feel Hope. Thank you 🥰

It doesn’t matter the family… conflict is inevitable. How do you handle fighting among siblings in the family?

Yessss!!! ❤️

A huge shout out to Atlanta Fusion Belly Dance for partnering with us! They are allowing us to transform their beautiful dance studio into an “Aquatic Paradise” and offering dance lessons as a pre-prom amenity for our Blue Carpet Prom event for Autistic Adults in July. Located in Chamblee, GA, Atlanta Fusion Belly Dance is an all-inclusive dance and fitness studio. Their exceptional staff combines unique talents from various dance backgrounds to create a positive experience for their students and clientele. Check them out at AtlantaFusionDance.com for updates on Mommy & Me classes and other offerings throughout the week.

Thank you to local Chamblee businesses like Atlanta Fusion Belly Dance for supporting us and the autism community of Chamblee. Together, we are providing a sense of normalcy and enjoyment for Georgia families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). For more details, please reach out to us!

Has anyone watched this movie on Netflix?

Curious if anyone else has seen it or avoided it.

**** disclaimer: Anna Stubblefield, an esteemed professor becomes embroiled in a controversial affair with Derrick Johnson, a non-verbal man with cerebral palsy, that eventually leads to a criminal trial challenging perceptions of disability and nature of consent. ****

Raymond had me crying laughin yesterday... lol See why!

Showing my son something he’s never seen 😂 #disposablecamera This was so much fun! We are cleaning the house as we prepare to move… I found a disposable camera and laughed way too hard… ...

A 12-year-old daughter felt a lack of support from her parents when her neurodivergent brother ate the cupcakes that were meant for her birthday at school. Upset and not knowing what to do, the girl reached out to her aunt for help. And while she did help, she also said something that people online called her out for. The girl was furious and asked her aunt for help, who told her to cut her parents some slack, as they were having a hard time as is...

Question: Do you think the aunt was right to ask her niece to 'cut her parents some slack'?

1. Yes, the parents are doing their best
2. No, it invalidated the niece's feelings
3. Maybe, but it wasn't the right moment
4. I'm not sure

12 Y.O. Gets Mad After Aunt Tells Her To Stop Making Mom’s Life Harder, Internet Is On Her Side Upset and not knowing what to do, the girl reached out to her aunt for help. And while she did help, she also said something that people online called her out for.

Happy Mother’s Day 💐Holding space for you this Mother’s Day and the complicated emotions it brings for so many. 💜 NEVER GIVE UP.

Happy Mother's Day! 💕 - Special Needs Siblings

"This year my parents made a big deal over me turning 16 and they told me to pick my favorite place for us to have a family dinner for my birthday. A family dinner that included extended family.

I told them my favorite place and they told me that wouldn’t work. I asked if they wanted my favorite place or a place catered to my siblings. They asked me if I didn’t want to cater to my siblings and I said no.

OP stood firm in his decision.
Time didn’t change it.

They asked where did I want to go, I said the Indian place. They gave me one of those looks and said they would give me more time to think. A couple of weeks after they asked me where I wanted to eat for my birthday and I told them my answer had not changed.

They asked me if I could really enjoy my birthday knowing it wasn’t accessible and safe for my siblings to eat there and I said yes, since it’s meant to be my birthday and they wanted me to say my favorite restaurant.

Then the day finally came.
Though OP was nowhere to be found.

They told me they would book “the family favorite” and went ahead and did that. The “family favorite” has nothing I actually like, I just tolerate it. They had everything planned, invited everyone and when the evening came for the dinner I just didn’t go.

My parents are furious with me. I had everything taken for a week and they plan to continue the punishment in some way. My grandparents defended me but my parents said I was rude."

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Would love to hear your thoughts... What do you all think of this?
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Middle Child With Special Needs Siblings Was Overlooked His Whole Life, And Family Won’t Let Him Have One Dinner He Enjoys… Even On His Birthday THAT GARLIC CHEESE NAAN, THOUGH.

Celebrate Siblings With Us! 💕Special Needs Sibling of the Day!! 📸:

💫 My name is Diana, I am a mom of 3, and my middle child, son Joseph has autism. I am writing regarding my oldest Taina who is 15. Inspired by Joseph, and our family’s own struggles with him eloping, she decided to focus her Girl Scout Gold Award project on bringing awareness, info and resources to those affected by elopement within the autism community. She created an Instagram page where she shares info and has also written a children’s book “I Will Not Run Away!” Teaching children about elopement and ways we can help our loved ones who elope.

Later this month she is hosting a book reading at a local library. She has also already donated copies of her book to local organizations who help individuals with special needs and their families. I am beyond proud of her. At such a young age she is helping create an inclusive environment for her brother and others within the autism community.

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WHEN SIBLINGS SPEAK, WE LISTEN. 🥰 Thank you Diana for celebrating Taina !

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Excited to share that as the Executive Director and Founder of Special Needs Siblings, we had the opportunity to be a part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Transition Fair! Our mission is to shed light on the unique experiences of siblings of disabled individuals, and this event was a perfect platform to connect with families and resources.

It was an enriching experience, and my two youngest children joined me, making it even more special. We’re looking forward to more opportunities to raise awareness about the importance of supporting siblings in the disability community. A big thank you to everyone who made this possible!

Let’s continue the conversation and spread the word. If you know of any upcoming events where we can contribute, please reach out! 🌟

P.S. - Ended the day with a delicious lunch at 5 Guys - a perfect wrap-up to a great Saturday! 🍔

"A bond between siblings led one remarkable woman on a lifelong quest to help those with special needs in the Las Vegas valley."

WE LOVE TO SEE IT! WE LOVE TO SHARE IT!

A sibling bond led this remarkable woman on a lifelong quest to help people in need A relationship with her sibling led one remarkable woman on a lifelong quest to help those with special needs in the Las Vegas valley.

Join us for “Autism Unity in the Community: Games, Grooves, & Guidance”

This will be an epic event for the entire family!!

More details to come!!