Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs - Softcover

Meyer, Donald J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1557661693 ISBN 13: 9781557661692

Publisher: Brookes Publishing Co, 1994

Synopsis

Children who have brothers and sisters with special needs have needs of their own - needs that are often overlooked. This practical resource details Sibshops, the award-winning program that brings together 8- to 13-year-olds to express their good - and maybe not so good - feelings about having brothers and sisters with disabilities. And because Sibshops provide support and information in a recreational atmosphere, siblings have fun while they learn. From start to finish, this illustrated source book describes how to organize a Sibshop... Get ready... This user-friendly guide explains how to plan a Sibshop from scratch. Get set... Next, "Sibshops" demonstrates how to turn a plan into action. GO! The fun begins! This hands-on resource details the many activities and group discussions that have made Sibshops so successful - and so enjoyable for everyone. The easy-to-use Sibshop format also can be adapted to work with siblings of children with special concerns - cancer, HIV infection, epilepsy, or emotional disabilities. Teachers, psychologists, social workers, parents, and other professionals can use "Sibshops" to provide much-needed support that encourages learning, sharing, and having fun!

About this title

Review:

"In their efforts to provide a guideline for organizing support groups for siblings of children with special needs, Meyer and Vadasy have created a treasure. Presented with sensitivity and humor, this powerful and scholarly guidebook may prove to become a classic of its kind."

About the Author:

Don Meyer, M.Ed., Director, Sibling Support Project, 6512 23rd Avenue NW, Seattle, Washington 98117Don Meyer is the director of the Sibling Support Project, a Seattle-based national project dedicated to the lifelong concerns of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental, and mental health concerns. A sought-after speaker, Don has conducted workshops on sibling issues and trainings on the Sibshop model in all 50 states and in seven countries. He is the editor of "The Sibling Slam Book: What Ita s Really Like to Have a Brother or Sister with Special Needs" (Woodbine House, 2005), "Views from Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs " (Woodbine House, 1997), and "Uncommon Fathers: Reflections on Raising a Child with a Disability" (Woodbine House, 1995). With Patricia Vadasy, Mr. Meyer wrote "Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs" (University of Washington Press, 1996). His work has been featured on ABC News and National Public Radio and in "Newsweek," "The New York Times," and "The Washington Post." Don is married to Terry DeLeonardis, a special education preschool teacher and consultant. They have four children. Patricia Vadasy, Ph.D., is Senior Researcher at Washington Research Institute in Seattle, Washington, where she conducts research on early reading instruction. She is most interested in research that may help children at risk for reading disabilities and children who are English language learners. Patricia and her colleagues have developed programs that paraeducator tutors can effectively use to supplement reading instruction for beginning readers."

About this edition

• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Co
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 1557661693
• ISBN 13: 9781557661692
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256