1. Be Honest and Open!
2. Limit care giving responsibilities of siblings.
3. Use respite care and supportive services.
4. Accept the disability.
5. Schedule special time with your child who does not have a disability.
6. Let siblings settle their own differences.
7. Welcome other children into the home.
8 Involve all siblings in family events and decisions.
9. Require the child with disability to do as much for him or herself as possible.
10 Recognize each child’s unique qualities and family contribution.
11. Recognize special stress times for siblings and plan to minimize negative effects.
12. Teach siblings to interact.
13. Provide opportunities for typical family activities.
14. Join sibling-related organizations.
From the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities, New Digest, Number 11, www.nichcy.org.
