Sibling Support Groups
ABLE Developmental Clinic
Support Group
Credentials
Andrea Sharpe, M.Sc., M.Ed., Registered Clinical Counsellor
Meeting Frequency
The group will meet monthly for 1 1/2 hours and typically includes a snack, talking about a specific topic, art activities and games.
Mandate
To provide support to typically developing siblings of children with special needs.
Summary
The focus of Sibling Group (formerly referred to Sibling Support Groups or Sibshops) is on the typically developing siblings who have brothers and/or sisters with diverse learning needs. The group will celebrate the joys and share the challenges of being a sibling.
Sibling groups are being run at the West Vancouver (#110 - 585 16 Street) and Richmond (3688 Cessna Drive, Richmond) clinic locations.
Age Range:
School Age (5-18)