Siblings of Special Needs

Dr. Jan Bedell • 10 February 2022

Are there ways that parents can help their other children through the ups and downs of daily life with a special needs family member?  The answer is yes! In this episode, Dr. Jan brings in a special guest, an adult sibling of an individual with special needs.  You will enjoy this candid discussion of what went right and what could have been better for these siblings, one with moderate/severe special needs and one gifted/typically developing.one with moderate/severe special needs and one gifted/typically developing.



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