Sibling Support Groups Presented by GOALS for Autism, Inc. (Contra Costa & Alameda County)

Locations: Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton and Brentwood

Dates: Groups begin January 11th and 13th

Time: Groups meet for 90 minutes for 8 consecutive weeks. Elementary groups are on Mondays from 4-5:30pm. Junior groups are on Wednesdays from 4pm-5:30pm.

Cost: $200 for the 8 week program

Therapists conducting the groups have a Masters degree and have been working with children with disabilities for many years.

Children in 4th through 6th grades are welcome to join the elementary group. Children in 7th and 8th grades are welcome to join the junior group.

This group is for brothers and sisters of persons with developmental disabilities. Siblings meet to talk about their mutual concerns and feelings. They gain information regarding the specific problems of their brother or sister and come to realize that their family and personal situations are unique and yet common to many families. The groups are fun, informative and provide a tremendous amount of support.

Contact Amy Bona, Director of Operations at 415.218.4157 or abona@goalsforautism.com.