Special brothers and sisters : stories and tips for siblings of children with special needs, disability or serious illness
By: Hames, Annette.
Contributor(s): McCaffrey, Monica.
Publisher: London Jessica Kingsley 2005Edition: 1st.Description: 95 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 1843103834.Subject(s): SIBLINGS | DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN | JUVENILE LITERATURESummary: Contains 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, who explain, in their own words, what it's like to live with their siblings. Comes with related tips to help siblings deal with some of the things that happen in their family lives. Provides a helpful glossary to explain, in child-friendly language, the disabilities and medical conditions mentioned, including: ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, and Down syndrome.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Contains 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, who explain, in their own words, what it's like to live with their siblings. Comes with related tips to help siblings deal with some of the things that happen in their family lives. Provides a helpful glossary to explain, in child-friendly language, the disabilities and medical conditions mentioned, including: ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, and Down syndrome.
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Very honest accounts of how it is for siblings. Very natural writing - great having the tips that siblings can use. Loved this - very real and practical.
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This would be extremely useful for family/whanau, staff, and new families. Useful for understanding the full effect having a child with a disability can have on all members of the family.
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Very useful with ideas of how to deal with some issues
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Some interesting stories. Good mix of positive and difficult.
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Easy to read. Suited to the age group 8+ which is just what we needed