Autism Siblings
Allies with Families
124 South 400 East, Suite 250
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
801-433-2595
Website: www.allieswithfamilies.org
Allies with Families has staff that is certified in hosting Sibshops.
Autism Journeys Consulting
3130 West Maple Loop Drive, Suite 110
Lehi, UT 84043-5787
801-766-8681
Website: www.autismjourneys.net
Autism Journeys Consulting provides sibling counseling and support groups.
Carmen Pingree Center for Children with Autism
780 South Guardsman Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
801-581-0194
Website: http://www.carmenbpingree.com
This center offers sibling support groups for siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
CTA Community Supports
4444 South 700 East, Suite 203
Murray, UT 84107
801-268-4887
Website: www.ctautah.org
CTA is dedicated to providing quality supports for people with autism and their families. Autism Support Alternatives Program (ASAP) is a program that is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of each family member.
The program is for families with a child living at home who has disabilities and is based on the needs and preferences of each person. This program can help parents in learning about developmental delays, behavior interventions, parent sibling trainings, and social skills trainings.
Tina Dyches
801-422-5045
Tina is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Special Education Programs in the Counseling Psychology and Special Education, Department of Education at Brigham Young University. She has extensive knowledge of sibling issues and how children’s literature can impact individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Sibling Support Project
Website: www.siblingsupport.org
The Sibling Support Project is a national effort dedicated to the life-long concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns. They believe that disabilities, illness, and mental health issues affect the lives of all family members.
SIBS (Super Important Brothers and Sisters)
Salt Lake City, UT
801-662-3701
Primary Children’s Medical Center frequently hosts workshops for siblings of individuals with different disabilities. Get more information by contacting Family Support Services.
TURN Community Services
850 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
866-359-8876
Website: http://www.turncommunityservices.org/index.html
TURN supports people of all ages with disabilities who live in the community or in their family homes. They help each family develop a long-term plan based on the family’s present needs and future goals. Through family support services, people with disabilities, their parents, siblings, and neighbors learn new approaches and strategies to foster independence. The kinds of supports offered are flexible and family-driven.
Watch Me Learn
P.O. Box 329
Greenlawn, NY 11740
631-261-1707
Website: www.watchmelearn.com
Watch Me Learn is one of the leading providers of video-based social skills teaching for kids with autism, Asperger syndrome, and other special needs. Their teaching is based on principles of ABA/VB.