Health Law

Support for Siblings of Children with Cerebral Palsy

Children with special needs such as cerebral palsy tend to require significant emotional and physical support from their parents. However, siblings of special needs kids often have needs of their own and parents can help meet these needs through programs specifically designed for sibling support.

One such program is The Sibling Support Project. This national nonprofit organization is dedicated to increasing support for siblings of children with disabilities and mental illness. The Project works to achieve its mission through:
 

• Informational workshops
• Listserv hosting for peer discussions
• Training community service providers to create sibling peer groups (Sibshops)

By visiting the organization’s website, parents can find a Sibshop in their area or learn how to start one. Parents can also join the SibParent listserv to discuss the unique issues, joys and concerns associated with raising children with and without special needs.

 



 

Full post as published by Cerebral Palsy Law Blog on November 17, 2008 (boomark / email).