A Door to Seeing a Brother’s Disability as an Opportunity
[fbshare] This guest post was written by Caroline McGraw. She is the Program Director for L’Arche Washington, DC Arlington homes, a non-profit, faith-based organization that creates homes for people...
View ArticleRemember to Support the Sibs – Sibling Support for ASD
Having a child with autism brings with it an overwhelming amount of stress and non-stop advocating. Add to this the legitimate concerns of your typical siblings and this formula will surely create some...
View ArticleAnxiety is Truly a Family Affair
Although it was my daughter that was diagnosed with an anxiety issue at a very young age it has been the whole family that has been trying to understand and cope with the anxiety. We as parents are...
View ArticleMommy, It’s Not Fair! A Glimpse at the Sibling Experience
“You always sit with Jonny while he does his homework, why won’t you play with me?” “How come I can’t have Dana come over after school to play just because Sam has homework to do?” “Mommy, get Henry...
View ArticleGrowing up with Special Needs: How a Typical Sibling Can Form Healthy...
My typical 9-year-old, Luke, has a special condition: he knows he’s “typical.” He also knows his older brother, Chris, is autistic. There are times when that comes in handy. Chris doesn’t “borrow”...
View ArticleSibling Rivalry Can Be a Positive
Part of the genetic makeup of any siblings seems to be that there is some sort of rivalry between them. I have a brother, and we were competitive when we were living in the same home. And now my boys...
View Article6 Visual Ways for Siblings to Understand Autism
The resources in this article present information for brothers and sisters of siblings who have autism. Here are six DVDs, all offering something different for parents and their children. Consider what...
View ArticleBrothers and Sisters of Kids with Challenges
Upon discovering that a child has special needs, parents have some adjusting to do. But what about the siblings of these children? How do they feel? What resources are available to help them adjust?...
View ArticleTips for Siblings of a Child with Isms
Being a sibling to someone with Special-Ism’s can be a challenge at times. I have Autism, and have a sister. I am sure being my sister is not always an easy task. But my sister does an awesome job at...
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