Episode 8: Planning for the Future

Children with disabilities are outliving their parents at higher rates than ever before in history, often leaving adult siblings to transition into caregiving roles later in life. How is this transition being managed? What supports are needed? How does having multiple siblings change things? Professor Meghan Burke, Ph.D., BCBA-D, of the University of Illinois, is doing research to find out. Join us as she shares some of what she's learned. For more information... On Professor Burke's work, e-mail [email protected] or visit https://education.illinois.edu/faculty/meghan-burke. On the Sibling Leadership Network, which often puts out calls for adult siblings to participate in this critical research, visit siblingleadership.org.  On The Special Siblings Podcast and our book Billy's Sister, visit siblingcenter.org -- For more information on The Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities, visit www.siblingcenter.org. To take advantage of our partnership with BetterHelp, visit BetterHelp.com/siblings.