Tools and Resources
We're always working on creating more resources to support siblings. Take a look below to learn more about our children's materials for young siblings, podcast for older sibs and parents, and hands-on programs and trainings for sibs, parents, families, and service providers.
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Looking to support sibs on an organizational level? View a printable PDF of our Tools for Organizations.
Billy's Sister
(Previously published as Special Siblings)
Growing up with a sibling who has a disability can be hard. But it can also be... awesome! Based on the author's real-life experiences growing up with a brother with autism, this unique and touching children's book explores how siblings of kids with disabilities are special, too.
Created with the support of licensed clinical social workers with the aim of helping siblings of kids with disabilities identify, express and process their feelings. This book is intended to be read with a parent or trusted adult and spark family discussions you'll keep coming back to.
Tags: Autism
Discount bulk sales available for groups and schools. Contact us for more information.
Evely's Sister
Do you ever feel scared when your sibling has to stay overnight at the hospital? Or feel icky when people stare at your family in public? You're not alone. Read along with 7-year-old Luna as she shares some of the challenges--and the unique joys and triumphs--of having a sibling with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Created with the support of licensed clinical social workers with the aim of helping siblings of kids with disabilities identify, express and process their feelings. This book is intended to be read with a parent or trusted adult and spark family discussions you'll keep coming back to.
Tags: Intellectual disabilities, Medically Fragile, Wheelchair Mobility, Seizures
Discount bulk sales available for groups and schools. Contact us for more information.
La Hermana de Billy
Jessica Leving escribió La Hermana de Billy basándose en sus experiencias reales al crecer con su hermano Billy. Ella escribió el primer borrador de este libro cuando estaba en el colegio, a petición de una agencia local de servicios sociales que buscaba recursos para compartir con los hermanos de niños con necesidades especiales.
Ya adultos, Jessica y Billy siguen siendo tan unidos como siempre. (¡Y todavía les encanta hacerle bromas a su madre!)
Ventas al mayor disponibles para grupos y escuelas. Contáctanos para más información.
Our Sibling Workbook
Now, you, too, can write and illustrate your own sibling story in this special activity book designed as a companion to our signature picture books!
Created with the support of a licensed clinical psychologist to help children aged 3 and up process feelings and express themselves—and to spark meaningful conversations that you’ll keep coming back to as a family.
Are you a teacher or program leader? Need this in a printable PDF format to share with your school or group? Download printable version now!
Workshops for Parent and Professional Groups
Bring us to speak to your school, parent-teacher association, religious center, or professional group! If you've got a group of caring adults who want to better support the siblings in their lives--we've got knowledgeable, engaging educators who can help.
Workshops are led by an adult sibling in partnership with a licensed clinical social worker or psychologist, and can be customized for groups of any size. We can also offer more extensive training programs for professional groups by request.
Contact us for more information.
Podcast for Adult Sibs, Parents, and Professionals
The Special Siblings Podcast focuses exclusively on siblings of kids with disabilities—a too-often overlooked population—and the unique issues they face.
Hear from psychologists, researchers, and sibs of all ages on how to best support the sib in your life. For parents, healthcare providers, and sibs themselves.
Now available on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Spotify.
Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss future episodes!
Host An Art Expression Program for Sibs
Help sibs tell THEIR stories! We love guiding siblings of all ages in using art and writing to express themselves. Bring us as special guests to your regularly running Sibshop, or get a new group together for some special sibling time!
Contact us for more information.