Brothers & sisters : a special part of exceptional families / by Peggy A. Gallagher, Thomas H. Powell and Cheryl A. Rhodes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gallagher, Peggy Ahrenhold, 1952-

Contributor:

Powell, Thomas H.

Rhodes, Cheryl A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Children with disabilities--Family relationships.

Children with disabilities.

Siblings.

Brothers and sisters.

Physical Description:

xiii, 367 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Other Title:

Brothers and sisters

Place of Publication:

Baltimore, Md. : Paul H. Brookes Pub. Co., [2006]

Summary:

A brother or sister is usually the first close friend a child has-and when that child has a disability, the sibling relationship takes on new meaning and importance. In the third edition of this classic resource, professionals and families will deepen their understanding of sibling relationships and discover ways to support positive, lifelong bonds between brothers and sisters. Readers will learn how to: give siblings accurate, age-appropriate information about their brother or sister's disability, facilitate positive interactions between siblings at home and at school, make the most of siblings' natural inclinations to act as teachers for their brothers and sisters, conduct effective sibling workshops, counseling sessions, and community programs, help adult siblings deal with their concerns and emotions.

Reflecting dramatic advances in research since the second edition was published, this book gives readers expanded discussion of multicultural issues and financial planning, a stronger focus on extended family members, and new information on genetic counseling. Brimming with inspiring personal stories, facts and wisdom from the literature, and practical advice, this book will help professionals and families understand and celebrate the special bond between siblings.

Contents:

Listening to siblings

What we know about sibling relationships

What we know about special brothers and sisters in the family system

Concerns and needs of siblings living with brothers and sisters with disabilities

Providing information to children with siblings with disabilities

Providing support to siblings with brothers and sisters with disabilities

Social interaction between brothers, sisters, and others : how relationships are formed and maintained

Siblings as teachers

Siblings at school : going beyond academics to support siblings' unique needs

Siblings as adults : building secure futures

Capstone strategies for parents and siblings.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Brothers & sisters / Thomas H. Powell. 2nd ed. c1993.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-316) and index.

Related Work:

Powell, Thomas H. Brothers & sisters.

ISBN:

1557667195

OCLC:

70167633

Publisher Number:

9781557667199