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Listen "A Strong Sibling Bond, with Anthony and Alexis Sevieri"
Episode Synopsis
Discover what’s possible when bonds are rebuilt.
Anthony Sevieri is autistic and Alexis, his older sister, is neurotypical. Some of Anthony’s special interests include music and roller coasters.
Alexis is a member of our SkillCorps Alumni community, having traveled with the Global Autism Project to India and Kenya. To learn more about our SkillCorps program, check out episodes 150 & 151.
In this conversation, we discuss:
How Anthony and Alexis’ parents explained autism to them when they were children
Their family dynamics growing up
How Anthony would feel during moments of aggression
An incident from high school that led Anthony to writing music
Anthony’s journey of self-awareness and self-acceptance
Alexis’s experiences as a sibling
How they came to understand each other’s perspectives as adults
Fun activities they like to do together
The risks of using food as a coping mechanism
Autistic strengths that Anthony uses at his YMCA job
His recent album, including a teaser of one of his songs
Alexis’ goals to help families with autistic loved ones
Tips for autistic and non-autistic siblings
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We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.
Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast
Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project
We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey
Anthony Sevieri is autistic and Alexis, his older sister, is neurotypical. Some of Anthony’s special interests include music and roller coasters.
Alexis is a member of our SkillCorps Alumni community, having traveled with the Global Autism Project to India and Kenya. To learn more about our SkillCorps program, check out episodes 150 & 151.
In this conversation, we discuss:
How Anthony and Alexis’ parents explained autism to them when they were children
Their family dynamics growing up
How Anthony would feel during moments of aggression
An incident from high school that led Anthony to writing music
Anthony’s journey of self-awareness and self-acceptance
Alexis’s experiences as a sibling
How they came to understand each other’s perspectives as adults
Fun activities they like to do together
The risks of using food as a coping mechanism
Autistic strengths that Anthony uses at his YMCA job
His recent album, including a teaser of one of his songs
Alexis’ goals to help families with autistic loved ones
Tips for autistic and non-autistic siblings
----more----
We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you’d like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too.
Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast
Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project
We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey
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