Siblings of a child with special educational needs are usually part of a family where the parents\u2019 attention and resources are focused on that child. This can lead to frustration, jealousy, or, conversely, a sense of responsibility that signals early maturity. It\u2019s important for siblings to have their own time and space with their parents, where their needs take center stage. It\u2019s a good idea to involve them in supporting their sibling, but only to the extent that it doesn\u2019t place a mental burden on them. Engage in open, honest dialogue about feelings, expectations, and challenges. Numerous online communities and parent groups can provide a forum for parents who want to prepare their own children for this situation. Express gratitude to the siblings for their patience and understanding, but at the same time, give them tools to help them process their own feelings in a healthier way.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When a family has a child with special educational needs, the siblings also find themselves in a unique situation. We\u2019ll explore how we can support them and take their emotional needs into account.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-egyeb"],"yoast_head":"\n