JUPITER, Fla. , Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Having a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can at times leave an individual feeling alone, in need of a support system, and searching for answers to challenging questions.
While many groups provide parents with guidance and support, siblings often struggle to find a similar community. In response, the Els for Autism and the Autism Science Foundation collaborated to launch Sam's Sibs Stick Together as a space for siblings to access research, resources, and an inclusive support system specific to their needs. Co-founded by Samantha (Sam) Els, daughter of Former World No.
1, World Golf Hall of Famer, and four-time Major Champion Ernie Els, the group has helped her navigate the complex demands of siblinghood and her relationship with her brother, Ben, who has autism. "Through this group, I found comfort in sharing my experience with others and discovered there are people who genuinely care and understand what I am experiencing with having an autistic sibling," said Els. "Most importantly, Sam's Sibs has become an accessible resource for me to find answers to the questions that mattered most to me, like how guardianship works and how to navigate searching for the best caretaking plans for my future with Ben.
" On the SamsSibsStickTogether website, siblings can access resources and free webinars developed by experts that are specific to having a sibling with autism. For a personalized, small-group setting, individuals 18 years .