Who should attend a Sibshop?
Sibs, of course! Most Sibshops are for sibs of kids with special developmental concerns, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (for example, the brother of a girl with autism, the sister of a boy with Down syndrome, or the brother and sister of a girl on the spectrum). Increasingly, Sibshops are being offered for brothers and sisters of kids with health concerns (often at children’s hospitals), and we’re beginning to see Sibshops emerge for sibs of kids with mental health concerns. While Sibshops were developed for sibs in the 8-13 year-old age range, Sibshops (depending on the community) are being offered for sibs as young as six and increasingly for teens as well.
