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All About My Brother Evan

by Peralta, Sarah

An eight year old sister's introduction to her brother who has autism More

Brotherly Feelings Me, My Emotions, and My Brother with Asperger's Syndrome

by Frender, Sam & Schiffmiller, Robin

Explores the emotions that siblings of children with Asperger's Syndrome commonly experience, including resentment, embarrassment, anger, frustration, and compassion. More

Brothers & Sisters A Guide for Families of Children with Epilepsy

by Epilepsy Foundation of America

This guide looks at the effect epilepsy has on the "other children" in the family. It examines the sibling relationship when epilepsy is a factor. "Brothers and Sisters" is divided into ... More

Brothers & Sisters A Special Part of Exceptional Families 2nd edition (2) (Hood River)

by Powell, Thomas & Gallagher, Peggy

There is something unique, something special, about growing up in a family in which a brother or sister has a disability. The new edition of this important text examines these unique ... More

Everybody Is Different

by Bleach, Fiona

Full of helpful suggestions for making family life more comfortable for everyone concerned, this book is specially designed to give answers to the many questions of brothers and sisters of young ... More

Fasten Your Seatbelt A Crash Course on Down Syndrome for Brothers & Sisters (2)

by Brian Skotko & Susan Levine

Skotko and Levine address preteens and teenagers who have a sibling with Down syndrome, answering questions that have been generated through their work with this population. Siblings want to know everything ... More

Fasten Your Seatbelt A Crash Course on Down Syndrome for Brothers & Sisters (4)

by Brian Skotko & Susan Levine

Skotko and Levine address preteens and teenagers who have a sibling with Down syndrome, answering questions that have been generated through their work with this population. Siblings want to know everything ... More

I Have a Sister My Sister is Deaf

by Whitehouse-Peterson, Jeanne

A young deaf child who loves to run and jump and play is affectionately described by her older sister.‘Can give young children an understanding of the fact that deaf children . ... More

Ian's Walk A Story About Autism

by Lears, Laurie

When her autistic little brother, Ian, wanders off while on a walk to the park, Julie must try to see the world through his eyes in order to find him. Full ... More

Just Me and My Special Sister (Paperback)

by Mikaeel Yunus

An endearing book about a 7 year-old boy and his relationship with his younger sister who has Autism. It gives a wonderful insight into a young boy's feelings and thoughts about ... More

My Brother Sammy

by Edwards, Becky & Armitage, David

Sammy doesn't go to school with his older brother; he goes to school on a special bus. They are constantly at cross purposes because Sammy is autistic and does not know ... More

My Brother, My Sister, and Me

by Thomas, Pat

Explores a child's worries about having a sibling, emphasising the positive aspects of having someone to play with and share things with. This work reminds children that their feelings are normal ... More

My Sister, Alicia May

by Shennen Bersani

Based on the lives of two sisters, this story expresses the challenges and joys of growing up with a sibling who has special needs. In many ways, Rachel and Alicia are ... More

Oh Brother! Growing Up with a Special Needs Sibling

by Hale, Natalie

Living with a sibling who has special needs can be difficult for a child to deal with. This book provides anecdotal examples, self-help guidelines, and practical coping techniques to promote positive, ... More

Recovering from the Loss of a Sibling

by Donnelly, Katherine Fair

A book of hope and healing, Recovering From the Loss of a Sibling is the first book for those who have experienced the death of a brother or sister. It addresses ... More

Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs (Paperback)

by Donald J. Meyer, Patricia F. Vadasy

This new edition is the long-awaited revision of the essential guidebook to organizing and running support groups for siblings of children and adults with special needs.The needs of siblings of children ... More

Supporting Siblings & Their Families During Intensive Baby Care (1)

by Rector, Linda

This book advises clinicians and social workers in strategies for helping siblings of infants staying in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) understand and cope with the experience. Grounding discussion in a ... More

The Best Worst Brother (Children's Section)

by Stuve-Bodeen, Stephanie

A sequel to the popular storybook WE'LL PAINT THE OCTOPUS RED. This endearing and realistic picture book looks at how a relationship evolves between a typically developing older sister and her ... More

The Sibling Slam Book What It's Really Like to have a Brother of Sister with Special Needs

by Meyer, Don

80 junior and senior high school students provide honest and revealing answers to a set of 50 questions about having a brother or sister with special needs — autism, Down syndrome, ... More

Thicker than Water

by Don Meyer

In this thought-provoking essay collection, thirty-nine adult siblings reflect on how their lives have been indelibly shaped by their relationship with a brother or sister with special needs. Edited by Don ... More

Views from Our Shoes

by Meyer, Donald

"I can't imagine having a plain old sister, " writes Ryan Clearwater, age ten, in one of the 45 essays in VIEWS FROM OUR SHOES, Ryan and the other boys and ... More

What About Me? (2)

by Siegel, Bryna & Silverstein, Stuart

A compassionate and accessible guide on living with and caring for a developmentally disabled sibling. More