Siblings and Talking About Disability Siblings often have lots of questions about their brother or sister who has a disability, illness or health condition. This might be if there is a new diagnosis or if their brother or sister has had the condition for a long time. They want to know what’s going on, how … Continued
Siblings and living in a different house Siblings sometimes can’t live in the same house as their brother or sister who has a disability, illness or health condition. This might be because their brother or sister lives at a residential school or college with a different parent with a health condition which means that they … Continued
Siblings and staying safe This week we’re talking about how to stay safe if your brother or sister is displaying behaviour that challenges. Siblings tell us that it can be frightening if their disabled brother or sister has a meltdown or tries to hurt them. It’s important make a plan to stay safe such as … Continued
Siblings and helping This week we’re talking about how you might have to help to look after your brother or sister more at the moment. This might be because the people who normally help you can’t get to your house, activities are cancelled or your parents are extra busy trying to home-school as well as do … Continued
Siblings and Lockdown As a teacher you will be aware that pupils will be facing challenges upon their return to school after such a long absence. Siblings of disabled children and young people will be facing very specific challenges. We know that for families caring for a disabled child, the impact on siblings has been … Continued
Siblings and the future This month we’re talking about siblings and the future. Although thinking about the future can feel exciting, we also know that siblings can find it a bit worrying too. Will my brother or sister miss me if I move away? Will they understand that I will be coming back in the … Continued
Siblings and mental health This month we’re talking about how important it is to look after your mental health. We’ve got ideas on how to ask for help if you are struggling and what you can do to help yourself too. Have a look at our pages on what to do if you feel anxious … Continued
Siblings and epilepsy This month we’re talking about siblings who have brothers and sisters with epilepsy. Lots of siblings have really good relationships with their brothers and sisters who have epilepsy. However, siblings say that they can find it frightening when their brothers and sisters have seizures. Siblings feel worried about their brothers and sisters … Continued
Siblings and autism This month we’re talking about siblings and autism. We’d love to hear from siblings about what life is like if you have a brother or sister with autism. What stuff do you do together? Do you have any top tips for other siblings about what you know about autism and how it … Continued
Siblings and genetic conditions This month we’re talking about siblings who have brothers and sisters with genetic conditions. We have lots of new information on genetic conditions on our website if you want to learn more. It’s also World Down Syndrome Day this month – Down’s Syndrome is a genetic condition. Do you have a … Continued