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Siblings
Being The Other One: Growing Up With A Brother or Sister Who Has Special Needs
Strohm, Kate. (2005). Shambhala.
Great resource told from a sibling’s perspective about what it is like to grow up with a sibling with a disability. It is not sugar-coated and addresses some tough issues.
Brothers & Sisters. A Special Part of Exceptional Families.
Powell,Thomas H. & Peggy A. Gallagher. (2005). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.
A good book exploring all the issues when a sibling has a disability and the impact that has on a family. Good real life stories from siblings- honest in their words about the good and bad about having a sibling with a disability. Contains strategies for families to use from siblings to help build positive, lifelong relationships.
It Isn’t Fair! Siblings of Children with Disabilities
Klein, Stanley D. & Maxwell J. Schleifer. (1992). Bergin & Garvey.
Stories told from the perspective of siblings of a child with a disability. Brutally honest, it does not sugar-coat feelings of some children.
The Sibling Slam Book
Meyer, Donald. (2005). Woodbine House.
A book written by people who have siblings with disabilities. Has some great comments from these brothers and sisters, along with professional information.
Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
Meyer, Donald J. & Patricia F. Vadasy. (2004). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
This guide describes how to plan Sibshops for a group. It can be adapted to work with siblings of children with many different needs in the classroom.
Special Siblings: Growing Up with Someone with a Disability
Mc Hugh, Mary. (2003). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company.
This book is written by a sister whose brother has cerebral palsy and mental retardation, but it has reflections from other siblings about what it is like to have a sibling with a disability. It is an excellent guide for siblings and parents who wonder what their children/siblings feel about having a sibling who is different.
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