072: Understanding the Siblings’ Experience, with Jessica Leving
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When you have a child with ADHD, almost all of your attention and energy naturally goes to that child — they’re more intense and they’re struggling. And yet, that child’s siblings are likely struggling too. The experience of being the sibling to a child with ADHD, autism, or other special needs is hard, at the very minimum, but traumatic to many.
On this episode , I’m talking with Jessica Leving, author of the children’s book, Special Siblings: Growing up with a sibling who has special needs, a book inspired by her own experience with a brother with autism. Listen in and learn what your other children might be going through and hiding from you, and how you can make sure the siblings in your family feel as loved and as important.
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Facebook Group for Siblings of Special Needs Adults
SibShops via the Sibling Support Project
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My Guest
Jessica Leving is the author of Special Siblings: Growing up with a sibling who has special needs, a picture book aimed at helping kids ages 3-8 understand the emotions they might grapple with having a brother or sister with a disability. Jessica based the book on her experiences growing up with her brother, Billy, who has autism.
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Thank you for referring me to Jessica Leving’s book. Much appreciated!