Aunt Blabby
I Like My Sister!
When I tell my friends about my little sister, they don't understand what a neat kid she is and all the things she can do. All they see is her wheelchair and floppy arms. What can I do?
A sibling is a brother or sister in the same family
True
People who have autism are all the same.
NO! They may have some similar behaviors, but they are not all the same.
Name one way to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wear a mask, stay at home, stay 6 feet away from people, wash your hands frequently.
Joe Cool
My mother dresses my brother like a nerd. I want him to look cool like a normal kid. What can I do?
Sibshops are for boys or girls who have a brother or sister with a disability. True or False
True
How do you get autism?
A: vaccinations
B: You are born with it
C: You can catch it like the corona virus
D: a fairy comes into your house and waves a wand
D. A fairy ...No, NO, NO!
The correct answer is B. You are born with autism.
Experts say we should wash our hands for how many seconds?
20 seconds
Miss Treated
My sister who has Down syndrome never gets punished like me. My Dad is unfair and gives in to her moods and stubbornness too much. What Can I do?
This is a good reason to go to a Sibshop.
Lots of good reasons. the Sibshop group decides whether the answer given is true or false.
What month is National Autism Month?
April
An outbreak of sickness that spreads all over the world is called what?
A pandemic. The pandemic that's happening right now is caused by the coronavirus.
Learned a Lot
Most people probably wouldn't think that my brother could teach you much - he has so many problems and can't even talk. But he has really taught me a lot about caring and love and stuff like that. Do you think that's weird?
Your sibling got their disability because of something you or your parents did. True or False.
False! Nobody caused the disability of your brother or sister.
One thing people should know about autism is this.
There's a lot of right answers to this one. The Sibshop group decides whether the answer is true or false.
Why are people wearing masks?
Masks help prevent the spread of disease.
All mixed up!
My Brother, who has Autism, sometimes hits kids when we are at the playground. These kids get mad and want to hit him back. What should I do?
Name something that's true about a lot of kids who have a sibling with a disability.
They are often more mature, more patient, and more understanding than kids who don't have a sibling with a disability.
They usually love their sibling even though they may get frustrated or mad at times.
They often learn to take care of a lot of things because they see how much their sibling needs.
They sometimes feel that life isn't fair.
They don't have someone who understands them.
What does autism affect?
A: nervous system
B: Senses
C: Communication
D: all of the above
D. Autism can affect all of these
Will it ever be safe to go back to school or go to the playground or the movies.
YES! It will, but no one can say for sure when it will be safe to do these things. Doctors, scientists, and government leaders are all working on figuring out when we can safely go to these places. They WILL get it figured out, though!