Having a sibling with special needs is a reality many children are born into, including my three typically developing children. Of all the things my children experience that I never did, their ...

The children without special needs can feel like they are “see-through,” as though they are made of glass, Meneses Maples said to CNN recently. ... Growing up with special needs siblings.

Nevertheless, there are common struggles that siblings experience. Children may understand and accept that their sibling with IDD need special attention but at the same time, feel conflicted about ...

'Siblings of the Exceptional,' an organization dedicated to supporting siblings of special needs children, is making a significant difference in the community. Founded by Reema Patel, a 14-year-old ...

When a child is seriously ill, the whole family is affected. One program helps their siblings feel seen, and their parents ...

Though the Superhero Center offers support groups for parents of children with special needs, there was a lack of such for siblings. “I remember when I was younger, I had a group to go to all ...

Children with a special needs sibling are at risk of being “parentified,” as they are often called upon to help with their care. When you and your spouse become solo parents, ...

Siblings of individuals with special needs know how hard their parents work to ensure all of their sibling’s needs are met, and often see their parents struggle to meet these needs.

Most typically developing children love their sibling with special needs. Yet they may also resent how much of their parents’ time is taken up by caring for their sibling or feel embarrassed ...