Reviews
: Exceptional Parent - June 1, 2009
"Parents and teachers will glean valuable insights with or without a Sibshops program."
Terri Mauro, About.com: Parenting Special Needs - February 8, 2008
"Upbeat, accessible resource . . . A pleasure to read."
Ann Kaiser, Vanderbilt University - October 29, 2007
"There is such a great need for positive, engaging ways to support siblings of children with disabilities . . . Sibshops are an innovative strategy for supporting families that has stood the test of time."
Ann Turnbull, Co-Director, Beach Center on Disability, Ross and Marianna Beach Distinguished Professor, University of Kansas - October 29, 2007
"I highly recommend this book as a valued resource to enhance sibling quality of life and overall family quality of life—now and for the future."
Rachel SImon, author of Riding the Bus with My Sister - October 29, 2007
"A most valuable book! Parents, prepare to gain insights that will help you forever. Facilitators, learn not just the hows of running Sibshops, but also the whys."
Jane Wysman, Respite Supports Manager, Sibshops Facilitator - October 29, 2007
"I gratefully acknowledge and thank Don Meyer for identifying the importance of meeting the needs of some very significant family members."
Paul And Judy Karasik, authors of The Ride Together: A Brother and Sister's Memoir of Autism in the Family - September 25, 2007
"Every agency working with families with disability should be running Sibshops. Don Meyer and Patricia Vadasy have worked out the logistics and invented terrific programming that you can tailor to fit your audience. Run a Sibshop. Make a difference."
Christina Rogers, Strong Families Manager, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine - September 11, 2007
"I use the Sibshop book constantly. It is the resource for sibling support . . . I refer to it for every workshop."
Mary McHugh, Author, Special Siblings: Growing up with Someone with a Disability - September 6, 2007
"The authors have not left out anything that would be useful in starting one of these highly effective play and discussion groups. Written in a lively, informal, easy-to-understand way, this book is excellent."
Thomas H. Powell, President, Mount St. Mary's University - September 6, 2007
"The premier guide for professionals designing and implementing interactive workshops to help siblings confront the special issues they face . . . This new edition will be a tremendous resource for the profession."
Tom Fish, Director of Social Work and Family Support Services, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center on Disabilities - August 28, 2007
"A real winner. It is clear, concise, and full of great information. A must read for those interested in serving and supporting siblings of people with special needs of all ages."