Sibshops are workshops designed to celebrate the contributions made by brothers and sisters, as well as acknowledge the challenges of the sibling role. Don Meyer will discuss the good and not so good parts of being a sibling of a person who has special needs, while offering suggestions to parents and providers. There will be group discussions to share experiences and hear what others have to say about growing up as a sibling of a person with special needs. The Saturday workshop is geared for 8 to 13 year olds and their families.

This is no charge to attend this workshop. For more information and to register – http://tinyurl.com/sibworkshop.

I have written a workbook for children entitled The Other Kid -A Draw It Out Guidebook for Kids Dealing With a Special Needs Sibling.

It is available in Spanish as well – El Otro Nino

Please visit http://www.theotherkid.com for more details – the website is in Spanish as well.

I would like to connect with families that have a child with a seriously ill, injured or disabled brother or sister – my workbook was written to support the siblings and allow them to talk about all the feelings that come from loving a sibling with special needs.

Any advice on how to connect with families in this situation would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,
Lorraine Donlon

http://www.theotherkid.com