The Recommended Strategies for Supporting Siblings of Children with Special

question 2

Multiple Choice

The recommended strategies for supporting siblings of children with special needs is to:

• A) Protect siblings by not talking to them about their sibling's disorder
• B) Minimize interruptions to the siblings' routine
• C) Help them understand what their sibling's disability is and what to expect in the future
• D) Help them recognize the weaknesses of their sibling, and to limit their expectations due to their sibling's disability

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