My sibling has...
Age-adapted explanations for siblings of children with special needs.
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My sibling has...
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Evidence: Siblings of children with disabilities may have needs of their own (Meyer & Vadasy, 2007, Sibshops programme). A meta-analysis of siblings of children with chronic health conditions found a small risk of more emotional problems, not a certain outcome (Vermaes et al., 2012). Peer-support programmes such as Sibshops are widely used, but evidence for their effect is modest. Strohm (2005) is a book for siblings, not a study.
Meyer, D. & Vadasy, P. (2007). Sibshops. Brookes Publishing. · Strohm, K. (2005). Being the Other One. Shambhala. · Vermaes, I.P.R., van Susante, A.M.J. & van Bakel, H.J.A. (2012). Psychological functioning of siblings in families of children with chronic health conditions: a meta-analysis. J. of Pediatric Psychology, 37(2). · Sibling Support Project, University of Washington.
Level of evidence: C (widespread practice, without solid evidence). Basis: Sibling support programmes (Sibshops; Meyer & Vadasy, 2007). Limits: Peer support is widely used, but evidence for its effect is modest. Overall, having a sibling with a disability carries a small risk, not a certain outcome.
This tool is for guidance and educational purposes. It does not replace assessment by a qualified professional.
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