Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs [Paperback]

Donald J. Meyer (Author), Patricia F. Vadasy (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1557667837 | ISBN-13: 978-1557667830 | Publication Date: December 1, 2007 | Edition: Revised

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 with special needs are often neglected because of the constant support and guidance parents must provide their children with special needs. Don Meyer is one of a handful of authors who was addressed this lack with his enormously popular Sibshops, among other books and articles he has written about siblings, their needs, how they can deal with issues of loneliness and anger, and how to help them socialize.

Editorial Reviews

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The authors have not left out anything that would be useful in starting one of these highly effective play and discussion groups. Written in a lively, informal, easy-to-understand way, this book is excellent. --Mary McHugh, Author, Special Siblings: Growing up with Someone with a Disability

The premier guide for professionals designing and implementing interactive workshops to help siblings confront the special issues they face . . . This new edition will be a tremendous resource for the profession. --President, Mount St. Mary's University

There is such a great need for positive, engaging ways to support siblings of children with disabilities . . . Sibshops are an innovative strategy for supporting families that has stood the test of time. --Vanderbilt University

About the Author

Donald J. Meyer, M.Ed., is director of the Sibling Support Project at Childrens Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle, Washington.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Paul H Brookes Pub Co; Revised edition (December 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557667837
• ISBN-13: 978-1557667830
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great support for putting on a sibshop, February 24, 2000

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This review is from: Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children With Special Needs (Paperback)

With this book, you can easily set up and run a sibshop for siblings of kids with special needs. Think of the lives you can change with this book! It has great examples and encouragement, and references.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Platform for Siblings, February 14, 2005

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BeatleBangs1964 (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children With Special Needs (Paperback)

This book provides a much needed platform for people who have siblings with special needs. It also serves as a manifesto for how you, too can set up such a workshop for people to share their experiences.

This is an excellent and empowering book that helps address the needs of siblings. I recommend this one together with Donald J. Meyers' book, "Views From Our Shoes."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Curriculum for Siblings of Children with Special Needs, November 10, 2008

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Emily Marino (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs (Paperback)

This book provides wonderful ideas for activities that certified Sibshop facilitators can use to provide the brothers and sisters of children with developmental disabilities opportunities to have fun, be kids, make friends and talk about the ups and downs of having a "special" sibling. Every organization serving children with special needs should offer a Sibshop - it is a tremendous source of family support.