The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities
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The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities

The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities

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The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities

$30.81

$9.24

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If you're a teenaged or adult brother or sister of someone with a disability, then this book is expressly for you. It offers a sense that you're not alone, tips on how to talk to your parents about plans for your sibling, and a crash course in guardianship, medical & legal issues, and government benefits if you're already caring for your sib. Edited by experts in the field of disabilities and sibling relationships, The Sibling Survival Guide focuses on the topmost concerns identified in a survey of hundreds of siblings. The chapter authors—experienced siblings and service providers—offer practical information and anecdotes about: statistics & research about siblings younger siblings' feelings impact on your life decisions caring for multiple generations aging and disability taking care of yourself getting services & advocacy future planning Parents, counselors, and disability service agencies will also want a copy of this useful and upbeat book.
ASIN: 1606130137
VSKU: BVV.1606130137.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Holl, Emily|Simon, Rachel|Meyer, Don
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

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If you're a teenaged or adult brother or sister of someone with a disability, then this book is expressly for you. It offers a sense that you're not alone, tips on how to talk to your parents about plans for your sibling, and a crash course in guardianship, medical & legal issues, and government benefits if you're already caring for your sib. Edited by experts in the field of disabilities and sibling relationships, The Sibling Survival Guide focuses on the topmost concerns identified in a survey of hundreds of siblings. The chapter authors—experienced siblings and service providers—offer practical information and anecdotes about: statistics & research about siblings younger siblings' feelings impact on your life decisions caring for multiple generations aging and disability taking care of yourself getting services & advocacy future planning Parents, counselors, and disability service agencies will also want a copy of this useful and upbeat book.
ASIN: 1606130137
VSKU: BVV.1606130137.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Holl, Emily|Simon, Rachel|Meyer, Don
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.