Siblings of Children With Autism: A Guide for Familes (Topics in Autism) -- by Sandra Harris, Beth Glasberg (Authors) (Book - Parent)
This first title in a new series meets the needs of parents who inevitably ask how autism affects the entire family. Given that brothers and sisters react differently to siblings with autism,...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Joey and Sam: A Heartwarming Storybook about Autism, a Family and a Brother's Love -- by Edward Ritvo, Illana Katz (Authors) (Book - Child)
This beautifully illustrated storybook focuses on a loving family with two young sons. Joey, a loving and protective 6-year-old is burdened by conflict around his 5-year-old autistic sibling named...
Ages 8 years - 14 years.
The Summer of the Swans -- by Betsy Byars (Author) (Book - Child)
"A compelling story of the longest day in a fourteen-year-old's life." From Publishers Weekly
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Bonnie Tapes (Video - Parent)
"Conversations about one woman's struggle with schizophrenia --- as seen by her, by her parents, and by her sister. What happens when mental illness enters the life of a family? How does the person...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
We'll Paint the Octopus Red -- by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen, Pam Devito (Authors) (Book - Child)
Emma isn't happy to learn that she will soon be a big sister. After talking with her father, however, she thinks of "at least a million things my new brother or sister could do with me," and she...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)
The Sibling Slam Book: What It's Really Like To Have A Brother Or Sister With Special Needs -- by Donald Meyer, David Gallagher (Authors) (Book - Child)
This multifaceted vehicle for eliciting some unique and many universal emotions is designed specifically for siblings of special-needs children.
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Redirecting Children's Behavior -- by Kathryn Kvols (Author) (Book - Parent)
From the Back Cover "All families need a map to travel the rough roads of life more smoothly. Take Redirecting Children's Behavior as your guide. This comprehensive book will show you the path to...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Ian's walk: A story about autism -- by Laurie Lears (Author) (Book - Child)
"Children who have siblings with disabilities are often embarrassed by the family member that is disabled. Autism presents a particular challenge since there is no physical affliction. They look...
All Ages
Kira-Kira -- by Cynthia Kadohata (Author) (Book - Child)
Product Description "kira-kira (kee ra kee ra): glittering; shiningGlittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but...
Ages 9 years - 12 years.
Our Brother has Down's Syndrome -- by S Cairo (Author) (Book - Child)
"Gr 1-3 Tara and Jasmine tell about their little brother Jai, who has Down's Syndrome. The text stresses the ways in which he is like all children, although he needs extra help to walk, use a spoon,...
All Ages