Children with brothers or sisters who have special needs have particular challenges. It can be difficult for parents who need to give a lot of support to the child with the special need to balance the needs of the family. Dr Dorothy Armstrong will host an evening that is aimed at parents, teachers and those who work with children with siblings with special needs. Topics covered will include:

• The challenges and strengths of the sibling of a child with special needs
• Signs and signals that a sibling is having difficulties of concern
• Ways to support siblings of children with special needs
• Balancing the needs of the family, including the needs of the parents