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Special Brothers and Sisters by Annette Hames

Special Brothers and Sisters

Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children With Special Needs, Disability or Serious Illness

Annette Hames, Monica McCaffrey

Jessica Kingsley Publishers · Print & ebook · August 15, 2005

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Who it’s for
Siblings describe family life alongside disability or illness, with related tips and a child-friendly glossary.
Themes
Sibling experiences, Disability and illness in family life, Siblings' feelings and behavior
Genres
Siblings, Special Needs, Emotions

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About this book

Special Brothers and Sisters 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.

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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 Special Brothers and Sisters 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.

Sibling Voices

Siblings describe family life alongside disability or illness, with related tips and a child-friendly glossary.

Come here for

  • First-person accounts from siblings aged 3 to 18
  • Tips for handling things that happen in family life

Expect

  • Accounts from 40 different families
  • A glossary explaining conditions including ADHD and autism

Where it sits

Special Needs81%
Siblings49%
Emotions35%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Siblings
  • Special Needs
  • Self-Help
Authors
Annette Hames, Monica McCaffrey
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published
August 15, 2005
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Sibling experiences · Disability and illness in family life · Siblings' feelings and behavior
Reading lane
Siblings