Understanding and Resolving Conflict in Divorce Involving Autistic Children

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• July 5th, 2023
• caregiving, child support, children, co-parenting, communication, conflict resolution, custody, divorce, financial planning, parenting challenges
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Divorce is complicated enough, but when there is a child with autism or other disability involved, it takes things to another level. I should know. I unexpectedly faced divorce after 21 years of marriage, and it took incredible amounts of time, money, and emotional energy to get through the...

Maintaining Connection with Siblings with ASD in Young Adulthood

• By: Amanda Austin, BA Daniela Silva, MS, BCBA Caitlin Chambers, MEd, BCBA Kate Fiske, PhD, BCBA-D Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers University
• October 1st, 2020
• adolescents, adults, caregiving, communication, fall 2020 issue, family, independence, recreation, relationships, siblings, support groups, technology
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Sibling relationships are some of the longest that people will have in their lifetime, and these relationships can significantly influence sibling development (McHale, Updegraff, & Whiteman, 2012). While each sibling relationship is different, they are commonly characterized by shared...

Adult Sibling Support

• By: Amy Halm, MSW, LCSW Sibling Leadership Network
• October 1st, 2020
• adults, aging parents, caregiving, fall 2020 issue, family, future planning, peer support, resources, siblings
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Siblings often have the longest-lasting relationships of their lives with each other. With this lifelong connection, siblings have a great opportunity to support each other. In families where a person has a disability, the roles that siblings play may be different – not only in childhood and...

Sheltering at Home with My Brother Douglas During COVID-19

• By: Gerri Zatlow Siblings for Significant Change
• October 1st, 2020
• adults, caregiving, COVID-19, fall 2020 issue, family, fear, love, responsibility, siblings
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After the death of my mother I became my brother Douglas’ legal guardian and sole relative who would advocate for, protect and welcome him every weekend and holiday. The only time he was not able to come to me was when there was an epic snowstorm preventing travel, when I was sick, injured and or...