Siblings' Programs

Autism Queensland provides programs for children who have a sister or brother with Autism Spectrum Disorder who is a registered client of Autism Queensland. These programs are offered during the school holidays and generally run over two days. 

The programs aim to enable siblings to:

• Understand issues pertaining to their sibling’s disability;
• Understand they are not alone with their concerns and feelings;
• Receive positive support to express and deal with these feelings;
• Make a positive adjustment to their family situation;
• Increase their sense of self-esteem and coping skills;
• Increase their support network and ability to use this network;
• Strengthen their communication skills.

More Information:

Children aged 6-12 years with a sibling attending the Autism Queensland school at Sunnybank or Brighton.

Contact: Kathy Dimis
Email: fst@autismqld.com.au
Telephone: 07 3273 0000

Children aged 6-15 years with a sibling with ASD who is not attending an AQ School but whose family is a current member of Autism Queensland.

Contact: Debbie Wiggins
Email: fst@autismqld.com.au
Telephone: 07 3273 0000