Growing Up With a Sibling with a Disability: What Parents Need to Hear
Published: Aug. 4, 2026Updated: Aug. 4, 2026
Raising a child with a disability while also parenting their neurotypical sibling is one of the most nuanced challenges families face. In this video, child and family therapist Jessica Richards, LCSW, college student and sibling Avery Zemlack, and Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project, share honest insights on balancing attention, talking about disability with kids, and planning for the future together.
To learn more about how to support siblings of kids with disabilities, check out our article: Supporting Siblings of Kids with Disabilities
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