Why we need to look at the needs of siblings of a special needs child


The burden of disability affects everyone, especially the siblings of the child with IDD. — 123rf.com

INTERVENTIONS for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) typically involves individual and parental attention by a team of educational and health professionals.

There is not much mention of sibling support and involvement as part of overall interventions for children with IDD.

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