Uniquely Human

https://uniquelyhuman.com/2024/06/07/supporting-siblings-of-children-with-disabilities-emily-holl/

The Special Siblings Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/60C2sepIcF0yFiTp3pwSoh#:~:text=We%20focus%20exclusively%20on%20supporting,the%20sib%20in%20your%20life

Podcast episodes from The Rare Life about siblings for Parents

https://therarelife.org/show-notes/ep-47-siblings-w-katie-taylor-ccls

https://therarelife.org/show-notes/ep-50-sibling-perspective-w-katherine-acton

https://therarelife.org/show-notes/ep-98-siblings-ways-we-can-protect-our-glass-children-w-melissa-schlemmer

Max and Abby

Told through the eyes of big sister Abby, Max and Abbyshines a gentle light on the challenging topic of childhood dementia and disability, revealing the highs and lows of life as a sibling of a child with additional needs. By Ineka Whiteman PhD (Author), Deborah Moore (Illustrator)

It’s OK to be Different

A Children’s Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness, by Sharon Purtill (Author), Sujata Saha (Illustrator)

Extraordinary! A Book for Children with Rare Diseases

What makes a child with a rare disease extraordinary? Explore the answer to this question while sharing an illustrated conversation with Evren Ayik about what he has learned while growing up with his own rare disease. Written collaboratively by mother and son, Extraordinary! A Book for Children with Rare Diseases opens up a child-friendly discussion about identity, inclusion, and self-concept in light of the challenges and silver linings of living with a rare disease. By Evrin and Kara Ayik

The thing about Oliver

Touching on family relationships and the challenges of life around a disabled sibling, the book is about Tilly trying to follow her dreams even though she knows Olivers needs must come first. By Deborah Kelly

Views from our shoes: Growing up with a brother or sister with special needs

A collection of real-life accounts from the brothers and sisters, aged from 4 to 18 years, of children with a disability in the US. Edited by Donald J Meyer, illustrated by Cary Pillo

Rules

A book about acceptance and trying to fit in. Catherine, 12, finds herself torn between her love for her little brother David and her frustration with dealing with his autism. What will getting to know Jason, who talks with words printed on cards, and Kristi, who’s new in town, reveal about friendship and what’s really “normal?”  by Cynthia Lord

The Sibling Slam Book: What It’s Really Like To Have A Brother Or Sister With Special Needs

Don Meyer, creator of Sibshops and author of Views from Our Shoes invited together a group of 80 teenagers, from all over the USA and abroad, to talk about what it’s like to have a brother or sister with disability. Their unedited words are found in this book, a brutally honest, non-PC look at the lives, experiences, and opinions of siblings without disabilities.  Edited by Don Meyer

Being the Other One: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister Who Has Special Needs

This book reveals the difficulties faced by siblings at all stages of life, from early childhood through adulthood, when siblings must often assume responsibility for the care of their disabled brothers and sisters. Though the book looks honestly at the many challenges that siblings face, it is full of encouragement and practical strategies.  By Kate Strohm

The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities

 It offers a sense that you’re not alone, tips on how to talk to your parents about plans for your sibling, and a crash course in guardianship, medical & legal issues, and government benefits if you’re already caring for your sib. By Don Meyer and Emily Holl

Riding the Bus With My Sister: A True Life Journey

The book is about the time the Author spent with her sister Beth, who has a developmental disability, and whose lifestyle revolves around riding buses in her home city of Reading, Pennsylvania.  By Rachel Simon

Take Me Home – 2023 Short Film screened at 2023 Sundance Festival

The strength of “Take Me Home” lies in its exploration of the strained relationship between Anna, who has Cognitive/Developmental Disability and her sister, Emily. Faced with the profound loss of their mother, the siblings are compelled to confront their disconnection and the importance of meaningful communication.

The Black Balloon – 2008

All Thomas wants is a normal adolescence but his autistic brother, Charlie, thwarts his every opportunity. Will Thomas, with the help of his girlfriend, Jackie, accept his brother?