Supporting Siblings

Laura makes a trip to the home of one of her students Charlie, who is an inspiration to have a joyous life. Listen and smile with us.

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In Part 2 of "Sibs - The Next Generation, Larry and Laura joined with guest Hillary Wassel. She is a the oldest of three children. Her middle brother Matt has autism and she is very close with her family. Hillary is a teacher in an integrated setting for preschoolers.

In this two-part series, Larry and Laura welcome guest Claire Malicki. Claire shares how her family life was growing up as the middle Sib and how it shaped who she is today.

In the first episode of 2021, Larry, Laura and John-John each share some stories of gratitude from 2020.

Larry & Laura share two different experiences growing up that will make you smile. A recording of Trudy is played where she shares how a nurse who encountered the "Fish Family" altered the course of her life.

Larry and Laura discuss going back to school and virtual learning during a pandemic. Laura coins the term #CovidConsequence, to describe the unknown effects of mental health down the road, especially in the world of intellectual disabilities. Mary Fish joins for a segment to talk about Niagara Universitie's program to educate first responders on dealing with special needs individuals.

John John & Chris join us today to talk about coping with Covid-19, and also dating on the spectrum

Larry, Laura, and John John all talk together about "Social Distancing"

JohnJohn joins Larry and Laura on the entire episode. Laugh with us as we share uplifting Family stories of how our parents were living examples of Agape Love. Hear these experiences through the simple love filter of our brother and how he, as someone with developmental disabilities, processes emotional circumstances. Sometimes you can’t help but laugh. It really is the best medicine.

Vince Tobia shares his insight of his brother Chris's autism diagnosis, his career in special education, as well as some vision for the future.

In Part 2 of 3 Chris shares more about having autism, sister Katie has her insight. Chris also shares his funny memories of our family.

Recently I set up my mobile studio in Laura's kitchen and had all three kids on the show. Chris shares from his heart how he feels about being diagnosed on the Spectrum. Katie and Vince share from their hearts also Part 1 of 3

Larry and Laura talk about an investigation of abuse on Billy, as well as what Laura decided to do about it. Larry's trip with John-John is announced and discussed.

On our first episode of 2020, we are excited to have Amanda Slobe as our first guest. Amanda, who like us is a "sib", shares stories about her sister Kristin, and her vision to have travel companions for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities like her sister Kristin, and our brother John.

Larry makes a funny call with his brother a lot funnier -

in our Thanksgiving episode, we have a not so typical phone call with John-John and the special connection Billy and I have with Mister Rogers.

Larry and Laura talk about the early days of Agape` Parents Fellowship as well as the TABS Sibling Leadership Conference.

One of the most common emotions siblings of individuals with developmental disabilities experience is guilt. Larry and Laura share an experience that caused a feeling of guilt, and how the dealt with it.

Larry and Laura share stories of their life about embarrassment and how laughter brought them through.

Larry and Laura take a few minutes to rip apart each others music choices. Warning: this episode contains country music, which may be detrimental to your health.

Larry & Laura share about the loss of both parents, and how they relate to the unique way their brother John John works through his sadness. Included are sound bytes of John John telling a story of a special birthday present just a few months after the passing of his Father's passing in 1992. New segments "Laura Laughing" and bonus episode"Music Mayhem Moment" are introduced also.