64: Having a Sibling with Special Needs

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Did you know two of our hosts have siblings with special needs?

Today they’re sharing how life was growing up with a sibling who needed extra care and the challenging emotions kids can go through.

We Discuss…

Tell us about your siblings diagnosis? cerebral palsy & prader willi syndrome
At what age did you understand your sibling had special needs?
How was your relationship with them?
How did their syndrome affect them (physically/mentally)?
How would other people treat them?
Did you ever feel jealous over the extra attention they’d get?
Did you ever feel embarrassed of them?
Did you ever feel protective over them?
Did you ever feel pressured to be perfect or act out for attention, since your parents had their hands full with your sibling?
Did you ever feel like your parents minimized your problems?
Did you ever feel isolated because your friends understand your life since they didn't have siblings with special needs?
Did you ever feel like you had to grow up too fast to be responsible for your sibling?
What words of wisdom do you have for parents who want to make sure all their kid’s needs are being met?

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