Coronavirus
Where did the coronavirus start?
China
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.
Frustrated
I really want to play with by brother like other kids play with their brother/sister. He has lots of problems and doesn't want to play with me. What can I do?
Do most people who get the coronavirus die?
No, most people do NOT die from the virus. Some people get the virus and never even know it! Some people get sick, and some people get very sick and die.
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
When I tell my friends about my 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. Am I the only one with the problem?
The coronavirus is not very contagious.
Not true! The coronavirus is VERY contagious, that's why we're all staying home!
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.
Ripped Off
M brother gets away with murder. He never has to do anything around the house just because he has a disability. I know he can do things. Its just that my parents won't make him
Another name for the Coronavirus is the flu.
No, another name for the coronavirus is COVID 19
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.
Frustrated
I'm really frustrated. My sister is always kicking. I know it is part of her disability because she is really hyper. But what can I do?
Is there a cure for the coronavirus?
No, not yet, but scientists are working on it.
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!
Learned a Lot
Most people wouldn't think by brother could teach you much because 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 is weird?