Natural Play Therapy & Sibling Support
It is equally important to work with siblings of children on the spectrum
We want to strengthen the relationships of every family member and help siblings know that they matter too.
The Payoff clients typically achieve after working with Autistically Inclined are:
A client shared after a two day in-home outreach with an Autistically Inclined staff member -
"Julie was very helpful with our youngest son, who felt he was always taking the back seat to his oldest brother (19 Months apart) who has autism. Julie was able to help him release some of the stress that had developed regarding the jealousy he felt toward his sibling with special needs. I can't begin to express how good it was for Pat and I to get that help."
-Pat and Laura from Oregon
Services Include -
The Payoff clients typically achieve after working with Autistically Inclined are:
- Build deeper relationships within the entire family unit
- Give your child an opportunity to share their experiences in a safe and loving environment
- Gain confidence and creativity when helping your children learn
- Give your child the tools to work through challenging behaviors
- Help your kids get along and enjoy each other more often
- Increase overall happiness in your every day life
A client shared after a two day in-home outreach with an Autistically Inclined staff member -
"Julie was very helpful with our youngest son, who felt he was always taking the back seat to his oldest brother (19 Months apart) who has autism. Julie was able to help him release some of the stress that had developed regarding the jealousy he felt toward his sibling with special needs. I can't begin to express how good it was for Pat and I to get that help."
-Pat and Laura from Oregon
Services Include -
- Initial assessment
- Consultations with parents or siblings (in-home, in-office, over the phone)
- Observed or unobserved play sessions with your typical child (in-home, in-office)
- Observed or unobserved session with two or more of your children (in-home, in-office)
- In-person feedback of you or team members playing with your typical child (in-home, in-office)
- Video feedback of you or team members playing with your typical child and your child with special needs (in-home, in-office, over the phone)
A Visual Sample of What We Do
Siblings play a big role in the lives of their special brothers or sisters. There are unique challenges that siblings have in dealing with their family member on the spectrum. Watch these videos below of Julie working with a little girl who has questions about the challenges that come with her brother.
These were filmed in Costa Rica in her brother's special playroom.
These were filmed in Costa Rica in her brother's special playroom.
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Part One
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Part Two
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Siblings are also usually unsure about HOW to play with their special brother or sister.
Watch this video to see a quick tip on encouraging them to work together.
