Sibs - Support group for adult siblings of autistic people

Being a sibling to an autistic person can bring a whole range of experiences, feelings and complexity to your life that it can be hard for others to relate to. Connecting with others who just ‘get’ what sibling life is like can help you to feel more confident and less isolated in your sibling role.

Who can join this group?

The group mainly focuses on siblings of autistic people who are verbal and who might need support in some areas of life, but not others. That’s because this is a specific experience that differs from other disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

To join this group, you need to:

• Be aged 18 or over
• Currently live in the UK
• Have a brother or sister who is autistic (includes Asperger syndrome)
• Enjoy meeting others!

More about the focus of the group:

• Siblings of autistic, non‑verbal brothers or sisters, who have additional diagnoses (such as learning or physical disabilities), are still welcome at the group, though they may find our general sibling support group more relevant to their experiences.
• Some siblings who attend are carers, some are not, and some may have caring roles in the future. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their circumstances or level of involvement in their sibling’s care.