Support needs of siblings who have brothers and sisters with disabilities

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The Promise of Discovery Season 4, Episode 5

The needs of siblings of individuals with disabilities are under studied. The research presented in this episode highlights theme areas of support as raised by 446 siblings of individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. It asks and answers the question: What would have been beneficial to you growing up as the sibling of a person with a disability?

Featuring: Gillian Neff, graduate student, Vanderbilt University
Interviewer: Alexandra Da Fonte, Ph.D., associate professor of the practice, Special Education; and a Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Member

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