Helping parents support young siblings
…or conversation is about the siblings and not about the disabled child. Go through the pages on giving attention and sibling rivalry with parents. Open communication Show parents ways to…
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Lisa – “We know neither of us is a mind-reader, so the easiest way to work on things is to speak to each other about how we’re feeling.”
…don’t need to explain the details or all the history and complications in the early stages Encourage them to be curious and ask questions. Understand their experiences with disabled people…
Alicia Maples – Recognizing Glass Children (TED Talk)
…this heart-wrenching talk, Alicia tells parents of children with special needs — and their surrounding community — to stop looking through the siblings of children with special needs.” – YouTube…
Group activities – beginnings and endings
…want to do this again! Spider’s web This activity helps identify and reinforce things that the siblings have in common. These may be general likes and dislikes, or sibling issues….
Group activities – enhancing knowledge
…answer questions from siblings, for example, a community learning disability nurse, a school nurse, a teacher from the local special school, an autism advisor, or a paediatrician. Inform them about…
Group activities – coping strategies
…the idea of the box – when a worry or troubling thought comes into their mind, siblings write it down on a piece of paper and put it in the…
Group activities – relieving isolation
…important to them, asking questions and pointing out what they have in common with other siblings in the group. Siblings could also think of three wishes and place the wishes…
Group activities – fun
…the siblings have in common You will need A chair for all the siblings How to do it The siblings are seated on chairs in a circle with the leader…
Sarah – “My brother taught me that it is possible to be cheerful even through times of pain”
…things to inspire the senses. It has developed my ability to communicate and connect with people. I’m great with babies and am an expert on feeding myself one handed when…
Rachael – “Having a partner who accepted my family and all that it entails was a huge priority for me”
…most about them. “Coming out” was not easy, and they were there for me in such an unassuming and kind way. I’ll always be grateful for that. Isobel works in…