Support for bereaved children

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My sister in law died very unexpectedly at the weekend
She leaves behind a ten year old and a 13 year old, who has special needs
Just wanted to know about the extra support I could find for them
I know about Winston’s wish, are there any others that offer support? Maybe one that specialises in autistic children, as he is saying very logical facts that we know he doesn’t mean but are hard to hear, and we want to answer the questions in the best way possible
Many Thanks

https://www.childbereavementuk.org/

I’m so sorry to hear this

This is NAS advice with links

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/mental-health/bereavement/parents

If the 13 year old is in special school speak to them as they may have someone trained or access to Psychology support.
The 10 year old’s school may also be able to access materials or support. Libraries can usually recommend books to support.

Thanks both of you, will have a look

Sorry, I have no helpful advice but this is so sad🥰

Widowed and Young (WAY) also do work in this area, definitely worth a look.

Our local hospice has services for this. When DH died (ASD) my DS school where fab with him and bought counsellors in.

I’m so sorry OP - I’ve heard good things about Grief Encounter, but have no personal experience. It may be worth googling them.
I learned about them quite by chance when I came across someone on instagram who was walking the coastline of the UK to raise money for the charity as he wished he and his family had known of them when as young boy his mum died suddenly.

I’m sorry Op that is very hard and devastating. Are these your brothers children or brother in law? Purely because support groups for brother, parents, may be different depending on family dynamics.

my go to has generally been to start local. Look on Facebook, google search with location and see what face to face and then later local meet support is there.

speak to school, or ask dad to, they should be able to help access local services for the children.

sending a handhold at this awful time.

Thanks for all your help
Its my brother in laws children, want to help as much as I can