S5E5 - What About the Siblings? (part 1)

part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Gerry Anderson Arango

Sep 17, 2025

What About the Siblings (part 1)

Part of the Our Parallel Paths podcast series with Gerry Anderson Arango

Recording Date: September 8, 2025

Transcript: Download the episode's transcript.

Keywords: disability, Our Parallel Paths, Gerry Anderson Arango, siblings, sandwich generation, caregiving, transition, caregiving for siblings, planning, personal futures planning

Episode Summary: Gerry discusses the concern of many parents of children with disabilities... what happens when I am gone? Gerry explores the sometimes overlooked conversation... What About the Siblings? How do we help siblings be prepared, while also helping them as they explore their parallel paths while exploring the impact of changing roles.

Topical Index:

Introductions: [00:00]
nique Sibling challenges [01:15]
Our connections / resources as parents [01:54]
What to share and when... [10:21]
Change happens [11:36]
Documentation - The Binder [13:58]
Open communication [15:11]
Next Steps [16:13]
Need for Sibling Resources [17:09]
In Closing [19:17]

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