# 12 ways to support siblings of children with disabilities

### At-a-glance

##### Topics
Developmental disabilities & delays, Family engagement, Inclusion, Social-emotional development

##### Resource Types
Blog posts

##### Author
The Inclusion Lab

##### Year
2017

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Siblings are critical, lifelong sources of support for people with disabilities—they’re usually in the lives of their brothers and sisters much longer than anyone else. They also share many of the same complex needs, emotions, and concerns as their parents, all while managing the challenges and changes of growing up. This post gives you 12 ways to help, reassure, and involve brothers and sisters.

[Read the blog post](http://blog.brookespublishing.com/12-ways-to-support-siblings-of-children-with-disabilities/)