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Why having a sibling with learning disabilities difficult?

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I hope I've understood what question you're asking. There can be many different issues that arise regarding siblings and LDs. read more

Sibling stress can occur because of sibling rivalry, bullying, social rejection, and other negative sibling interactions. It is important to mention too, though that there are many great sib relationships - where differences are valued, sibs are are protected and respected, and the strengths and talents of all are encouraged and valued. read more

While some brothers and sisters, usually adults, claim to have had a special and loving relationship with their sibling with LD, most children and adolescents appear to have complex and intense feelings about themselves, their sibling(s) with LD, and their families in general. read more

But, I always felt like my achievements were just not as important as my brother’s.” Alicia, 27, older sibling of a brother with learning disabilities (LD) Siblings of children with LD often express confusion and disappointment about getting less attention from their parents than their sibling with LD. read more

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Siblings of children with disability
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The Impact of LD on Siblings
www.smartkidswithld.org