Good Friend Inc

Good Friend Academy: Online program that includes three courses for educators- one for those working with 5-8 year old, one for 8-11 year old, and one for 11-14 year old. Each have all the multimedia tools educators need to provide Autism awareness, acceptance and empathy training to k-8th grade students. This enables any educator anywhere (with internet access) to help students be more inclusive of their peers with brain-based differences.

Sibshops: Sibshops engage participants who have siblings with brain-based disabilities, such as Autism, youth ages 8-12 and tees ages 13-17 participate in team building exercise, arts and crafts and group discussion activities to facilitate bonding. The program creates a safe space where kids ma share the unique experiences as a sibling to someone with special needs. We are fortunate to have 3 first generation facilitators planning and coordinating the program. Participants return year after year proving that their interaction with peers in similar situations is valued and not replicated by other social experiences or programs. Sibshops run from September to May, serving 12 siblings.