Brothers and Sisters: A Special Part of Exceptional Families - Softcover

"A very useful book. In addition to a thorough review of sibling literature and research, it offers a wide range of 'how-to' practical applications." --Stanley D. Klein, Ph.D.

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 relationships and discusses research on and strategies for working with siblings of people with disabilities. The reader-friendly volume appeals both to faculty at teaching and research institutions and to family members and practitioners who work with people with disabilities. Included in the new edition are updates to critical issues such as multicultural considerations, financial planning, and information on genetics and heredity. In addition, the book provides an extended focus on family members beyond parents, including grandparents and other extended family members who interact with siblings in their relationships within a family.