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Brothers and sisters: supporting the siblings of children with disabilities
- Authors:
- BURKE Peter, MONTGOMERY Sue
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 13(1), 2001, pp.27-38.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Examines the support needs of siblings of children with disabilities. Siblings often help and share some caring responsibilities at home; they need the opportunity to share their feelings with other in a different environment. The authors find that siblings benefit from attending a support group where opportunities to share their feelings and to take part in various activities are available to them, opportunities which otherwise might not be provided at home or at school. Also notes that the support function of the sibling group is highly valued by the siblings themselves. Recommends that practitioners should recognise that meeting the needs of siblings is an essential part of their responsibilities in providing support and assistance for the whole family.