REGISTRATION
Announcing Children’s Sibshops in New Liskeard and Timmins!
New Liskeard and Area: Wednesday October 29th, 2014 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Timmins and Area: Friday November 14th, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Register Soon! Spaces Limited!
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services Autism Resource Program is excited to announce an upcoming Sibshop for siblings aged 10 to 14 years old for the New Liskeard and area, and siblings aged 6 to 11 years old for the Timmins and area!
What Are Sibshops?
Sibshops provide support and guidance to siblings of children with special medical or developmental situations. NEOFACS Sibshops offer support to sibs of children affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Siblings are encouraged to share the challenges and celebrate the joys with brothers and sisters in similar situations.
Sibshops are lively, action packed, 2 hour workshops that celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another--if they are given a chance. The Sibshop model mixes information and discussion activities with fun games
There are currently more than 200 Sibshops across the United States, Canada, and elsewhere!
Who runs Sibshops?
Sibshops are run by trained staff who have professional and, in some cases, a personal understanding of the impact a child's illness or disability can have on family members. Equally important, they all have great kid skills!
When and where is the Sibshop?
New Liskeard and Area: Wednesday October 29th, 2014 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Timmins and Area: Friday November 14th, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Interested in Attending?
Contact the following facilitators to complete a registration form to reserve your child’s attendance and to find out the exact location of the Sibshops in your area:
New Liskeard and Area:
Contact Person: Corrie Brownlee
Telephone Number: 705-544-5437 ext: 4466
Timmins and Area:
Contact Person: Chantal Janson Telephone Number: 705-360-7100 ext: 5441
If you have any questions about Sibshops, please call us.