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SUMMARY:Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism\, Developmental Disabilities\, & Mental Health Needs
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event\, the first Thursday of each month\, 2025\, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center Free. For parents & caregivers\, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all adults in a caregiving role\, such as grandparents\, aunts and uncles. For siblings it is an opportunity to meet peers that understand what it’s like to have a brother/sister with behavioral issues\, express their feelings and process their experiences in a safe setting\, and learn coping strategies.\n* Also includes siblings between the ages of 6–18 that are able to engage appropriately and independently in a group setting. Parents/caregivers can participate if siblings do not\, and vice versa. \n* The sibling group is 5:30pm – 6:30pm EST.\n* The parent/caregiver group is 5:30pm – 7pm EST\n* Follow-up parent discussion group is 5:30pm – 6:30pm EST
URL:https://ecommunityconnections.org/event/supporting-siblings-of-youth-with-autism-developmental-disabilities-mental-health-needs-2/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:ALL Ages,Family,Free,Support Groups,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Umass Chan Medical School":MAILTO:emily.rubin@umassmed.edu
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