The Silent Supporters
Understanding and Aiding Siblings of Children with Disabilities
In the field of pediatric therapy, it’s easy to guess that time and attention are focused primarily on children with disabilities. This focus extends to their parents as well, who require education and support to help them on their journey in parenting a child with special needs. Less often, however, is a very important figure in the child’s life considered or addressed directly: the child’s sibling.
In this newsletter, we do turn our attention to siblings of children with disabilities, and rightfully so. They play an integral role in the family dynamic and require a similar amount of support in order to help them manage some difficult emotions and tricky situations. Read on to learn more about these “shadow children” and the strategies that can help them thrive.
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