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Siblings of children with disability: how to support them
https://raisingchildren.net.au/disability/family-life/siblings/supporting-siblings
Summary
Key points:
You can support siblings of children with disability by talking, spending time and problem-solving together.
When children understand their sibling’s disability, it can help them connect and build their relationship.
You can help siblings of children with disability to connect with people outside the family through sport, extracurricular activities, time with friends and support groups.
It’s important to have individual time with all your children.
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