In my search for change and ways of accommodation for students who have emotional disabilities amongst their siblings, I found a research study that was preformed in North Carolina. State funded, they were looking for a way to make accommodations and create support systems for siblings of those who have been diagnosed with severe emotional disturbances (SED). This study researches the risks, resources, and accommodations among these siblings. The goal of their study was to create comprehensive service delivery models for children and families. The study observes nearly 700 children and their families across N.C.
The study concludes siblings of Children with SED find that they have experienced significant adversity (high stress) and the target children (child with SED) are generally poorer adjusted than the siblings, as expected.
Study: Siblings of Children with SED
It is very stressful having a sibling that is emotionally disturbed. The smallest thing can set that child off. Sometimes the child that suffers from emotiona distress can become violent towards their siblings. Going through that constant stress is not easy for any child. I think that it is great to offer out reach programs for the siblings of the emotionally disturbed children.
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