Brothers and Sisters
A Special Part of Exceptional Families, Third Edition
By Peggy A. Gallagher, Ph.D., Thomas H. Powell, Ed.D., & Cheryl A. Rhodes, M.S.



A brother or sister is usually the first close friend and playmate a child has — and when that child has a disability, the sibling relationship takes on new meaning and importance. 

In the third edition of this classic resource, families and professionals will deepen their understanding of sibling relationships and learn how to support positive, lifelong bonds between brothers and sisters. Readers will get specific ideas, illuminating research, ready-to-use strategies, and personal anecdotes from siblings to help them

• give siblings accurate, age-appropriate information about their brother or sister’s disability
  
  
• conduct effective sibling workshops, counseling sessions, and community programs
  
  
• facilitate positive interactions between siblings at home and at school
  
  
• encourage siblings to act as teachers for their brothers and sisters
  
  
• help adult siblings deal with their concerns and emotions

Reflecting the dramatic advances in research in the 10 years since the second edition was published, this book gives readers the most up-to-date information on genetic counseling, expanded discussion of multicultural issues and financial planning, and an extended focus on family members beyond parents, including grandparents and other extended family members who interact with siblings. Brimming with inspiring stories, facts and wisdom from the literature, and practical advice to share with parents, this book will help you and the families you work with understand and celebrate the special bond between siblings.

ORDERING INFO
ISBN 1-55766-719-5
Paperback
384 pages / 6 x 9
2006 / $24.95
Stock# 7195

About the Authors
Foreword
Don Meyer

Preface
Acknowledgments

1. Listening to Siblings
   
2. What We Know About Sibling Relationships
3. What We Know About Special Brothers and Sisters in the Family System
4. Concerns and Needs of Siblings
5. Living with Brothers and Sisters with Disabilities
6. Providing Information to Children with Siblings with Disabilities
7. Social Interaction Between Brothers, Sisters, and Others: How Relationships Are Formed and Maintained
8. Siblings as Teachers
9. Siblings at School: Going Beyond Academics to Support Siblings' Unique Needs
10. Siblings as Adults: Building Secure Futures
11. Capstone Strategies for Parents and Siblings

References
Appendix A: Related Literature and Media
Appendix B: Information and Services for Siblings and Parents
Index