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Intellectual Disability in Children, Individual, Family & Community Issues
Special Siblings: Growing up with Someone with a Disability by Mary McHugh β€” book cover

Special Siblings: Growing up with Someone with a Disability

by Mary McHugh
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Overview

McHugh, a freelance writer and editor, weaves together her memories of life with her mentally retarded brother with reflections, research, and interviews with other siblings of those with disabilities. Exploring the spectrum of feelings, from anger and guilt to love and pride, she identifies issues siblings encounter in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood, and offers advice on coping with feelings, understanding family dynamics, and planning for long-term care. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR

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Book Details

Published
September 1, 2002
Publisher
Brookes, Paul H. Publishing Company
Pages
238
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781557666079

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