Special Siblings

Special Siblings

Author: Mary McHugh

Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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This book helps readers understand and cope with the complex web of emotions experienced by anyone sharing a childhood with a sibling with special needs and speaks to parents juggling the needs of both a typically developing child and one with a disabilit


Special Brothers and Sisters

Special Brothers and Sisters

Author: Monica McCaffrey

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2005-08-15

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1846421454

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Special Brothers and Sisters is a collection of real-life accounts from the brothers and sisters of children with special needs, disability or serious illness, ranging in age from 3 to 18 years. They explain, in their own words, what it's like to live with their siblings. There is a lot of advice available for parents of a child with a disability or illness, but very little about the important issue of educating their siblings about how they feel, and why they may behave differently from other children. These stories - from 40 different families - come with related tips to help siblings deal with some of the things that happen in their family lives. The book also provides a helpful glossary to explain, in child-friendly language, the disabilities and medical conditions mentioned, including: * ADHD * autism * cerebral palsy * cystic fibrosis * Down syndrome Special Brothers and Sisters is an engaging and educational collection that will enable young people and adults to share in the extraordinary experience of being a sibling of a child with special needs, a disability or serious illness.


Being the Other One

Being the Other One

Author: Kate Strohm

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2018-03-27

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 083482339X

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When there's a disabled child in the family, how are normally developing siblings affected? According to Kate Strohm, a counselor and health educator, siblings of the disabled face particular emotional challenges that are often overlooked. Able siblings commonly struggle with feelings of isolation, grief, anger, and anxiety—and these and other emotional issues can have lifelong effects. Being the Other One is based on the author's own experience (as a sibling of a sister with cerebral palsy) and on extensive interviews she conducted with siblings of all ages. In clear and compassionate terms, Strohm explores the often secret feelings of siblings and offers valuable strategies for coping with the challenges they face. Being the Other One reveals the difficulties faced by siblings at all stages of life, from early childhood through adulthood, when siblings must often assume responsibility for the care of their disabled brothers and sisters. Though the book looks honestly at the many challenges that siblings face, it is full of encouragement and practical strategies. Strohm emphasizes that when siblings are able to clearly identify and openly express their feelings and concerns—and when parents and health professionals offer the needed support—siblings can thrive. This book includes writing exercises for personal exploration and a substantial resources section listing helpful books, organizations, and websites.


Special Siblings

Special Siblings

Author: Jessica Leving

Publisher:

Published: 2019-08-16

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781686677328

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Growing up with a sibling who has special needs can be hard. But it can also be... awesome! Based on the author's real-life experiences, this unique and touching children's book explores how siblings of kids with disabilities are special, too.


Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs

Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs

Author: Donald Meyer

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 2014-02-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 0295803754

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Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs focuses on the intensity of emotions that brothers and sisters experience when they have a sibling with special needs, and the hard questions they ask: What caused my sibling�s disability? Could my own child have a disability as well? What will happen to my brother or sister if my parents die? Written for young readers, the book discusses specific disabilities in easy to understand terms. It talks about the good and not-so-good parts of having a brother or sister who has special needs, and offers suggestions for how to make life easier for everyone in the family. The book is a wonderful resource, not just for siblings and their parents but also for teachers and other professionals who work with children with special needs. This revised and updated edition includes new sections on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, fragile X syndrome, traumatic brain injuries, ultrasound, speech therapy, recent legislation on disabilities, and an extensive bibliography.


Views from Our Shoes

Views from Our Shoes

Author: Donald Joseph Meyer

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780933149984

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45 siblings share their experiences as the brother and sister of someone with a disability.


The Sibling Slam Book

The Sibling Slam Book

Author: Donald J. Meyer

Publisher:

Published: 2004-11-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781890627522

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Siblings of special-needs children discuss hopes, fears, frustrations, resentment, and triumphs regarding their life with their siblings.


All Families Are Special

All Families Are Special

Author: Norma Simon

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Published: 2023-01-26

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 0807521760

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Winner of a Parent's Guide Children's Media Award No two families are the same, but every family is special. When Mrs. Mack says she will soon be a grandmother, her students realize that teachers have families just like they do! Suddenly everyone in the class wants to share information about his or her own unique family. Sarah tells of flying to China with her parents where they adopted her sister, Rachel. Christopher tells about his parents' divorce. They are still a family, but now he and his brother spend a few days every week at their dad's apartment. Nick lives with his parents, five siblings, and his grandparents―they need to order three large pizzas for dinner! And Hannah tells how she loves to garden with her two mommies.


Oh, Brother!

Oh, Brother!

Author: Natalie Hale

Publisher:

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781591470601

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An eleven-year-old girl finds ways to handle the unique challenges presented by her thirteen-year-old mentally disabled brother by looking for his good qualities and taking the rest in stride.


Siblings

Siblings

Author: Kate Strohm

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-06-03

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 113402214X

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The siblings of children with special needs are often the overlooked ones in families struggling to cope. Kate Strohm is an experienced health professional and journalist who has sister with cerebral palsy. In this book she shares the story of her journey from confusion and distress to understanding and acceptance. She provides a forum for other siblings to describe their own journeys. Kate also provides strategies that siblings themselves, parents and practitioner can use to support the brothers and sisters of children with special.