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Don Meyer is thenation's leadingtrainer and educa-tor on sibling sup-port. His humor,warmth, and vastexperience make

him a favorite withaudiences aroundthe country.

Don Meyer is thedirector of The Sib-ling Support Project and a founder of the ofthe SEFAM (Supporting Extended FamilyMembers) program at the University ofWashington, which pioneered services forfathers, siblings, and grandparents of chil-

dren with special needs.

As a sought-after speaker, Don has conduct-ed hundreds of workshops on siblings, fa-thers, and grandparents of children with spe-cial needs and trainings on the Sibshop mod-el throughout the United States, Canada, Ire-land, England, Italy, New Zealand, and Ja-pan.

Don is the senior author or editor of five

books: the Sibshop curriculum, Sibshops:Workshops for brothers and sisters of chil-dren with special needs; a collection of es-says by fathers of children with specialneeds, Uncommon Fathers; and three books

for young readers,Living with a Brother orSister with Special Needs, Views from ourShoes, and the Sibling Slam Book.

"I loved it all--the group participation and dis-cussion. Don's facilitation was excellent!"

FRIDAY & SATURDAYFRIDAY & SATURDAYFRIDAY & SATURDAYMay 10May 10May 10---11, 201311, 201311, 2013

9:00 a.m. to 4 pm.Lunch provided.

Crowne PlazaCrowne PlazaCrowne PlazaMilwaukee AirportMilwaukee AirportMilwaukee Airport6401 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI

ONE OR TWO DAY OPTIONS:Sibshop Facilitator Training (TWO DAY)The primary goal is to train new

Sibshop facilitators and administrators;

adult sibs, service providers, parents,and others who want to learn how torun a local Sibshop.

During the two days of the Sibshoptraining, facilitators in training will

learn about sibs; life-long concerns,find out how to organize a local

Sibshop, and experience what aSibshop is all about as they join Don

and local brothers and sisters for afour-hour Demonstration Sibshop.

Upon completion of the two-daytraining, they are considered first

generation Sibshop facilitators, and

upon registration may start their ownlocal Sibshops.

Sibshop facilitator trainees mustattend both days of the workshop.

The secondary goal is to educateparents, service providers, and others

about sibs ever-changing issuesacross the life-span. This is for an

audience interested in sibling issues,but not necessarily interested in how

to run a Sibshop.

This audience only attends the firstday of the two-day training.

You Will Learn:What to do about the concerns often

experienced by brothers and sisters ofchildren with disabilities: peer issues,

resentment, loss, and concerns aboutthe future (just to name a few!)

How to increase the unique opportunitiesoften experienced by siblings,including compassion, advocacy,insight, and tolerance

Strategies to decrease siblings' concernsand increase their opportunities

How to help your agency or organizationprovide "sibling-friendly" services

How to plan and run Sibshops, theaward-winning, kid-friendly mix ofpeer support and recreation

"I really felt connected...hearing other adultsibs talk about the same things I

experienced...it was better than going toDisneyland!"

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Who Should Attend?

These workshops are open to familymembers, teachers, psychologists, socialworkers, and other service providers fromacross your state or region who want to start alocal Sibshop.

"Wonderful insights into siblings' needs. Thisworkshop has helped relieve many of my fears

for the future!"

www.assew.orginfo@assew.org

FRI-SAT MAY 10-11, 2013Deadline: Wednesday, May 1st

Name: ___________________________________

Address:___________________________________

___________________________________

Phone: (_______)___________________________

Email: _____________________________________

Parent ____ Professional_______ Sibling______Parent Scholarships available. Call for more information.

Do you require any special accommodations?If so, please attach an explanation and submit no later than April 19th

Friday only ... $______

($100 ASSEW members, $125 non-members)

Friday and Saturday .............................. $______($200 )

Membership ............................................ $______($25)

Total Enclosed .............. ............... ........ $ ______

Pay by credit card:Name on card: ____________________________________

Card Number: ____________________________________MasterCard ____ VISA ____ Exp. Date: ______________

Signature: _________________________________________

Mail with check payable toASSEWby Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 to:

Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin9733 W. St. Martins Road, Franklin, WI 53132

FAX (credit card only): 888-280-1844

Visit our website to register online under Educational Programs

Registration confirmation will only be sent if you include a self-addressed,

stamped envelope with your registration.

Sibling Support

Strategies and Sibshop

Facilitator Training

Friday and SaturdayMay 10-11, 2013

9AM4PM

A block of rooms is being held at theCROWNE PLAZA MILWAUKEE AIRPORT. Men-tion our conference for the conference rate.

TEL: (414)764-5300

http://www.cpmilwaukeeairporthotel.com

SIBSHOP FACILITATOR TRAININGsend 1form for each person attending

REGISTRATION FORM