Parent and Sibling Resources
Parent & Guardian Support Group
Who: Parents & Guardians of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
What: 1 Therapy session every other week for a total of 6 sessions
When: Fridays 6:30pm – 7:30pm or Saturdays 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Where: Behavior Intervention Services
Cost: $120 for 6 sessions or BIS may be able to bill Medicaid in some situations
ISL Parent & Guardian Support Group
Who: Parents & Guardians of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities living in ISL’s
What: A support group session one time each month focused on issues associated with having a loved one living in an Individualized Supported Living
When: 2nd Saturday of each month 2:30 – 4:30pm
October 8th * November 12th * December 10th
Where: Behavior Intervention Services
Cost: $10.00 per person for each session
Both are facilitated by Beck Swendig, LMSW
(314)395-9375 ext 130 or rswendig@behaviorinterventionservices
Sibling Support Group – Wednesday Nights 6:00-7:00pm
Who: Siblings age 7 – 12 and 13-18 who have a brother or sister with a developmental disability.
What: Siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities will have the longest lasting relationship with these individuals. Due to this, they experience a lifetime of the ups and downs that come with interacting with and caring for their siblings. The understanding is that the majority of these siblings function in a healthy family. However, they lack friends who understand what challenges they endure on a daily basis, and are sometimes unable or uncomfortable communicating their concerns and struggles. Sibling support groups have found to be a very effective way to not only provide a supportive and open place to express feelings, but also a place to provide a network of same-age siblings.
When & Where: Each age group will meet every other week for a total of 6 sessions at BIS
Ages 7 – 12 Ages 13 – 18
| September | 28th | September | None |
| October | 12th & 26th | October | 5th & 19th |
| November | 9th & 23rd | November | 2nd, 16th, 30th |
| December | 7th | December | 14th |
Cost: $120 for 6 Sessions or BIS may be able to bill Medicaid in some situations
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