Family Relationships
Having a child with special needs can significantly affect family relationships. Parents often face increased stress and emotional strain from caregiving, leading to feelings of isolation. Siblings may feel neglected due to the attention their brother or sister requires. However, many families also find positive outcomes, such as greater empathy and unity. Working together can strengthen bonds and appreciation for each member’s strengths. Open communication and support from extended family and community resources are vital for maintaining healthy relationships.

Websites
Tips to Improve Family Relationships
10 helpful organizations and resources for children with special needs
From connecting with other parents to getting kids involved with sports, here are 10 of the best special needs organizations.
Online Support Groups for Parents of Children with Special Needs
Caregivers are the lifeblood of our world. Without them, the human race could not be whole. But caregiving takes a toll and it’s nice to know that there are other people out there who understand what you’re going through. When you’re holding the world on your shoulders, you’re going to need support at some time or another, and that’s why people need each other.
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
Books
The Set Boundaries Workbook: Practical Exercises for Understanding Your Needs and Setting Healthy Limits
Therapist and relationship expert, Nedra Glover Tawwab, provides an accessible, step-by-step resource for setting, communicating, and enforcing healthy boundaries at home, at work, and in life.
Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families
In this wise, warm, practical guide, Jolene Philo and Dr. Gary Chapman show you how the 5 love languages can help strengthen your marriage and family life—whatever your needs. Sharing dozens of stories from parents of children with special needs children, they teach you how to protect your marriage amidst the stress, discover and speak the love language of your child—even if they’re nonverbal, accommodate the love languages for children with special needs and disabilities, and show love to every member of your family when you have limited time, money, and energy.
Podcasts/Digital Learning
