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Brothers & Sisters -- A Special Part of Exceptional Families
Brothers Sisters -- A Special Part of Exceptional Families Author:Thomas H. Powell & Peggy Ahrenhold Ogle Deep emotions surround the experience of growing up with a handicapped brother or sister, and he usual sibling stresses, joys and fears take on added dimensions in an "exceptional family." Through personal accounts and a review of research, this book uncovers the special concerns and unique needs of these children; for example, they have greate... more »r responsibility for their siblings; they feel embarassment, guilt and anger; they worry about their parents and their futures and what their friends will think; and they often don't understand why they are different. "Brothers & Sisters" is a one-of-a-kind book offering advice to parents and professionals on techniques and services that can help non-handicapped siblings better understand their unique feelings and circumstances. NOTE: ISBN is 0-933716-451, but I could not post the book by this ISBN because it is a paperback, NOT a hardback as listed in the club under this ISBN« less