Brothers and sisters have a vital role to play in each other’s lives. They share a family history together that has a powerful effect on who we become as adults and how we relate to the world. Many studies have been done and books written on family structures and birth order and the subsequent life experience of adults. The importance of family relationships and their impact are even more profound in families where a child has a disability. A healthy happy family with close bonds between children is possible with the presence of disability.
This article written by a mum shares insights on the positive role brothers and sisters can play in a person's life.