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Resources

Welcome to our Resources page! Here, you'll find a curated selection of valuable information, tools, and support materials specifically designed to assist glass children and their families. Our goal is to empower these resilient siblings by providing educational content, community services, and helpful guides that address their unique needs and challenges. Explore the links and documents available, and feel free to reach out if you need further assistance. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of glass children.

If you are in immediate need of support, please reach out to the following hotlines:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

Ask a Sibling Advisor 

Our Sibling Advisors are here to help. Whether you have questions about coping strategies, balancing family dynamics, or seeking support, our experienced advisors offer guidance tailored to your unique situation. Reach out to to gain practical insights and empathetic advice to help you thrive. This service is for glass children under the age of 18 and is completely confidential. However, if there are concerns about your safety or the safety of someone else, we must inform the appropriate parties. We will discuss the best way to handle this with you. When you send us your question we will answer it with a personal reply, to the email that you registered with.

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Sibling Shawdows Podcast

The Sibling Shadows Podcast brings the voices of teenage glass children to the forefront. Listen as they share their unique experiences growing up with siblings who have disabilities. This podcast also provides valuable insights for parents, offering advice on how to better support and understand their glass child. Join us to gain empathy, awareness, and practical strategies to ensure every child in the family feels seen and valued.

Glass Child Support Group

We are pleased to announce a support group for glass children ages 16 and older, starting this Tuesday at 11 am ET and continuing weekly for the next seven weeks. Led by Stefanie, a board-certified psychologist with personal experience as a sibling to someone with disabilities, this group will provide a safe and supportive environment for siblings to share and explore their unique experiences. This support group aims to offer a secure space for glass children to connect with peers under the guidance of a licensed psychologist. Participation is encouraged but not required; members can share as much or as little as they feel comfortable. Our goal is to ensure everyone feels validated, supported, and empowered.

Siblings Panel Webinar

Watch an insightful Siblings Panel Webinar in partnership with Children's Craniofacial Association. This webinar explores the term "Glass Child" and what it means to be a sibling of a child with a facial difference. Our panel is made up of siblings of those with Goldenhar Syndrome.

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Books for Younger Glass Children

  • "My Brother Charlie" by Holly Robinson Peete and Ryan Elizabeth Peete

  • "Since We're Friends: An Autism Picture Book" by Celeste Shally

  • "We'll Paint the Octopus Red" by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

  • "The Sandwich Kid" by Judy M. Miller

  • "Just Because" by Rebecca Elliott

  • "A Friend Like Simon" by Kate Gaynor

  • "Special People, Special Ways" by Arlene Maguire

  • "In My Heart: A Book of Feelings" by Jo Witek

  • "How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them" by Laurie Krasny Brown

  • "Brothers and Sisters: A Special Part of Exceptional Families" by Thomas Powell and Peggy Ahrenhold Eichstadt

  • "Ian's Walk: A Story about Autism" by Laurie Lears

  • "My Brother Sammy" by Becky Edwards

  • "The Quiet Bear" by Lisa M. Wood

  • "All About My Brother" by Sarah Peralta

  • "Views From Our Shoes: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs" by Donald Meyer

  • "The Sibling Slam Book: What It’s Really Like to Have a Brother or Sister with Special Needs" by Don Meyer

  • "Don’t Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability" by Pat Thomas

  • "My Brother is Autistic" by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

  • "My Brother, Matthew" by Mary Thompson

  • "Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes" by Jennifer Elder

Books for Adult Glass Children

  • "The Normal One: Life with a Difficult or Damaged Sibling" by Jeanne Safer

  • "Siblings: Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs" by Kate Strohm

  • "Being the Other One: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister Who Has Special Needs" by Kate Strohm

  • "Thicker Than Water: Essays by Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities" edited by Don Meyer

  • "An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination" by Elizabeth McCracken

  • "The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities" by Don Meyer and Emily Holl

  • "Sibling Grief: Healing After the Death of a Sister or Brother" by P. Gill White

  • "The Forgotten Mourners: Sibling Survivors of Suicide" by Madeline Kelly

  • "Autism in the Family: Caring and Coping Together" by Robert Naseef

  • "A Brother's Journey: Surviving a Childhood of Abuse" by Richard B. Pelzer

  • "Living with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs: A Book for Sibs" by Donald Meyer and Patricia F. Vadasy

  • "Autism and the Family: Understanding and Supporting Parents and Siblings" by Kate E. Fiske

  • "The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness" by Elyn R. Saks

  • "Rules" by Cynthia Lord

  • "Sibling Relationships in Childhood and Adolescence: Predictors and Outcomes" edited by Avidan Milevsky

  • "Sibling Issues in Therapy: Research and Practice with Children, Adolescents, and Adults" edited by Sharon H. Kruse

  • "The Silent Sibling: A Story of Growing Up with a Disabled Brother" by Mark Leach

  • "The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss" by George A. Bonanno

  • "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End" by Atul Gawande

  • "What About Me? Growing Up with a Developmentally Disabled Sibling" by Bryna Siegel and Stuart Silverstein

Articles for Glass Children

  • "The Unique Challenges Faced by Siblings of Children with Special Needs" - Psychology Today

  • "The Impact of Growing Up with a Sibling Who Has Autism" - Harvard Health Blog

  • "Supporting Siblings of Children with Disabilities" - Child Mind Institute

  • "How to Help Siblings of Special-Needs Kids" - Parents Magazine

  • "The Sibling Experience: Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs" - The Arc

  • "Sibling Support: Tips for Parents" - American Academy of Pediatrics

  • "Brothers and Sisters of People with Disabilities: A Review of the Literature" - National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

  • "The Emotional Toll on Siblings of Children with Disabilities" - The Guardian

  • "Sibling Rivalry and Special Needs" - Raising Children Network

  • "Growing Up with a Sibling with Special Needs: The Impact on Adults" - The Conversation

  • "Understanding the Sibling Experience: A Lifelong Journey" - Sibling Support Project

  • "The Role of Siblings in Supporting Individuals with Disabilities" - National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

  • "Sibling Grief: How to Cope with the Death of a Brother or Sister" - Psychology Today

  • "The Unseen Sibling: Understanding the Needs of Glass Children" - Disability Scoop

  • "Sibling Support Programs: An Overview" - Exceptional Parent Magazine

  • "The Psychological Impact of Growing Up with a Sibling with Disabilities" - Journal of Pediatric Nursing

  • "The Forgotten Mourners: Siblings of Children with Special Needs" - The New York Times

  • "Resilience in Siblings of Children with Disabilities" - American Psychological Association (APA)

  • "The Hidden Effects of Growing Up with a Sibling with Autism" - Spectrum News

  • "Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities: Best Practices and Resources" - Family Voices

Video Resources for Glass Children

  • "The Impact of a Sibling with Special Needs" - TEDx Talks

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Growing Up with a Sibling with Autism" - BBC Stories

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Sibling Support: Helping Children Cope with a Brother or Sister’s Disability" - Child Mind Institute

  • Available on YouTube

  • "The Sibling Experience: Growing Up with Special Needs Brothers and Sisters" - The Mighty

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Understanding the Sibling Experience: A Panel Discussion" - Sibling Support Project

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Supporting Siblings of Children with Disabilities" - PACER Center

  • Available on YouTube

  • "The Invisible Sibling: Growing Up with a Disabled Brother or Sister" - CBC News: The National

  • Available on YouTube

  • "How to Support Siblings of Special Needs Children" - Dr. Becky at Good Inside

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Living with Autism: Sibling Stories" - Autism Speaks

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Growing Up with a Sibling Who Has a Disability" - Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

  • Available on YouTube

  • "My Brother Charlie: A Sister's Perspective" - StoryCorps

  • Available on YouTube

  • "The Emotional Impact of Having a Sibling with Special Needs" - Khan Academy Medicine

  • Available on YouTube

  • "The Sibling Relationship and Special Needs" - Raising Children Network

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Supporting Siblings of Special Needs Children: Strategies for Parents" - American Academy of Pediatrics

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Sibling Voices: The Challenges and Rewards of Having a Special Needs Brother or Sister" - Council for Exceptional Children

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Sibling Grief: Coping with the Death of a Brother or Sister" - Open to Hope

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Life with a Disabled Sibling: An Adult Perspective" - Real Stories

  • Available on YouTube

  • "The Unseen Sibling: Coping with a Brother or Sister’s Disability" - CTV News

  • Available on YouTube

  • "How Growing Up with a Disabled Sibling Affects Adulthood" - The Mighty

  • Available on YouTube

  • "Resilience in Siblings of Children with Disabilities" - American Psychological Association (APA)

  • Available on YouTube

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