Our newest book is now available!

Thicker than Water: Essays by adult siblings of people with disabilities

In this thought-provoking essay collection, thirty-nine adult siblings (ages 20 to 70) reflect on how their lives have been indelibly shaped by their relationship with a brother or sister with special needs. Edited by Don Meyer, Thicker than Water reveals both positive and negative aspects of growing up with someone who might have received the lion’s share of his parents’ attention or who now requires extra support as an adult.  Authors include Rachel Simon (Riding the Bus with My Sister), Mary McHugh (Special Siblings), Kate Strohm (Being the Other One), Veronica Chater (Waiting for the Apocalypse), Edgar-award winning author Nancy Werlin, filmakers Jeff Daly (Where's Molly?), Jennifer Owensby (The Teachings of Jon), and Susan Hamovitch (Without Apology), Kim Keprios (Ex. Director of the Arc of the Great Twin Cities), Doreen Croser (Ex. Director of the American Association of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities), disability activist Jeff Moyer and many others!

(Read advance reviews.  Read an excerpt.)

Thicker than Water was published on May 14, 2009 by Woodbine House.

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Sibshops were featured on PBS's A Place of Our Own on May 28th! See the video and meet the Aranda family!

Sibshops were the cover story for April's Seattle's Child!  We think the author did a great job of portraying what Sibshops are all about!

In 2005, ABC News’ 20/20 show did a segment on sibling issues and Sibshops. It featured a remarkably insightful young woman, her brother who has autism, and their mom.  This segment has been posted to YouTube and is introduced by Barbara Walters—herself the sibling of a sister who had a developmental disability. We think you’ll like this piece!

SibNet, the world's first listserv for adult siblings of people with disabilities is now on Facebook, too!

There are now over 250 Sibshops worldwide!  Find one in your community!

The Sibling Support Project is a proud member of the Sibling Leadership Network.  Please read the Sibling Leadership Network's White Papers regarding sibling research, policy and advocacy, and services and supports.

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Introducing SibParent!

SibParent: A place where parents of kids with special needs can talk about their “other” kids.
On the Internet, there are hundreds of listservs where parents can talk about their kids who have special needs.  But there is only one listserv where parents can discuss the joys and concerns experienced by their typically developing children.  Like the Sibling Support Project’s other listservs, SibParent is a warm, thoughtful community. SibParent is hosted by Andrea Congdon, a mom of children with and without special needs and a Sibshop provider and enthusiast. If you’re a parent who’s concerned about the well being of all your kids, we hope you’ll join us!

Want to Start a Sibshop?

Sure you do!  They’re fun, rewarding for everyone, and affordable. Find out how!  (And be sure to check out the June 7th article about Sibshops in The Boston Globe   and this three minute video!

Check out the new edition of  Sibshops: Workshops for siblings of children with special needs!  This is the long-awaited revision of the essential guide for organizing and running support groups for siblings of children with special needs, featuring 30 new activities!  Read praise for the new edition by Rachel Simon, Ann Turnbull, and others!  Visit publisher's website.

Other news:

• University of Washington Survey: Positive results of Sibshops last into adulthood!
• Don’t miss our workshops and trainings. See where we’ll be presenting by visiting our online Training Calendar!
• Find a Sibshop near where you live! Check out our newly updated Sibshop Directory!
• Get your own truly cool official Sibshop T- or sweatshirt!
• Support the work of the Sibling Support Project! Click here to see what your donation will support!