Sibshops in Dayton, OH: Sun. Oct. 5

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What: A Recreational support group for siblings of children withspecial needs. This group consists of games (sometimes off-beat andunique but always fun), discussions, cooking activities, special

guests and much more.***Special events at the second Sibshop (Oct. 5) include a gooey, colorful, scary, and creative haunted house snack!Who: Siblings of children with special needs aged 7-13 years, older

siblings are invited to volunteerWhen: Sunday, October 5 and November 2 (3-5:30pm)Where: Therapy Connections in Beavercreek (2498 Dayton-Xenia Rd,

Beavercreek, OH 45434)Cost: $10 for each child or $20 per family Donation to Parents 4ChangeRegistration is required prior to attendance. Please e-mail me privately for

registration forms. (Additionally, registration formsare available under the 'files' section of the DUAA group.)

Goal 1: Sibshops will provide brothers and sisters of children withspecial needs an opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed,recreational setting.Goal 2: Sibshops will provide brothers and sisters with opportunities

to discuss common joys and concerns with other siblings of childrenwith special needs.Goal 3: Sibshops will provide siblings with an opportunity to learnhow others handle situations commonly experienced by siblings of

children with special needs.Goal 4: Sibshops will provide siblings with an opportunity to learnmore about the implications of their sibling's special needs.Goal 5: Sibshops will provide parents and other professionals with

opportunities to learn more about the concerns and opportunitiesfrequently experienced by brothers and sisters of people with specialneeds. -- _______________________Jessie Beauvais

Volunteer Committee, Co-Chair www.walknowforautism.org/columbus 2008 Columbus Walk Now for Autism Sunday October 12, 2008 The Jerome Schottenstein Center

Registration: 8:30AM Resource Fair: 8:30AM Walk: 10:00AM