Sibshops provide young brothers and sisters peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting. BrainPower's Dr. Morton is one of the few professionals in Indiana certified to conduct Sibshops workshops.

For the adults who run them and for the agencies that sponsor them, Sibshops are evidence of their loving concern for the family member who will have the longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability.  However, for the kids who attend them, Sibshops are lively, pedal-to-the-metal events where they will:

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  • Meet other sibs (usually for the first time);
  • Have fun;
  • Talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sib with special needs with      others who “get it”;
  • Play some great games;
  • Learn how other brother and sisters handle sticky situations sometimes faced by       brothers and sisters;
  • Laugh;
  • Learn about the services their brothers and sister receive; and
  • Have some more fun!

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The Sibshop curriculum is used throughout the United States and Canada and in Japan, New Zealand, Argentina, Iceland, Ireland, England, Italy, and Turkey.

Learn more about Sibshops:

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• Frequently Asked Questions about Sibshops. 
• A brief description of Sibshops
• Find a Sibshop near you
• University of Washington Study on the impact of Sibshops