Special Brothers and Sisters: Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children with Special Needs, Disability or Serious Illness- Annette Hames & Monica McCaffrey

Siblings’ Stories 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

Siblings’ Stories 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.