Aug. 22, 2023

Autism and Siblings: Family Support with Annie Treml (Trailer)

A preview of Jimmy Clare’s conversation with Annie Treml about autism and siblings, family support, empathy, advocacy, and making space for every family member.

Autism and Siblings: Family Support with Annie Treml

In this trailer for The CrazyFitnessGuy Show, Jimmy Clare previews his conversation with Annie Treml about autism and siblings. The full episode explores sibling relationships, family advocacy, communication, empathy, and the importance of making space for each person’s needs in a special needs family.

This preview is for autistic people, siblings, parents, caregivers, and allies who want a more honest, compassionate view of family life. It does not reduce siblings to helpers or assume every family has the same experience. Instead, it introduces a conversation about connection, support, and learning together.

What this trailer previews

How autism and disability can shape sibling relationships in different ways.
Why siblings may need space to share their own emotions and questions.
How empathy and advocacy can grow through family experiences.
Why clear, age-appropriate communication can support connection.
What to expect from the full conversation with Annie Treml.

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Listen to the full episode to explore autism and siblings, special needs family support, communication, advocacy, and practical ways to help siblings feel seen.

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Important note

This trailer is for educational purposes only and is not medical, mental-health, or family-therapy advice. A qualified professional can provide individualized support for your family’s circumstances.

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Annie Treml

Having grown up the eldest sibling to a person with disabilities, Annie Treml is the go-to guide among special needs families ready to transform their parent-sibling and sibling-sibling relationships. Her shame-free no-nonsense approach ensures both typically-developing children and children with disabilities feel equally loved and valued, while making sure everyone’s needs get met.
When she’s not out working her sib-whisperer magic, you can find this former school psychologist and college instructor belting out 80’s hair band tunes or hiding in the closet with her (secret) stash of Caramel M&Ms while reading Harry Potter. Again.