Video Conferences: Down syndrome
Siblings with a Mission helps siblings connect with others through video conferences. Video conferences are hosted on our video platform. Support group leaders moderate and monitor video conferences and answer questions, so feel free to ask questions and share your story!
After joining Siblings with a Mission, members receive a link to the video platform and to the Video Recordings page. Support group leaders schedule video sessions with members in their specific special needs group. Everyone is encouraged to participate, but we understand if some members are uncomfortable with doing. You can always join and listen!
Video sessions typically begin with members introducing themselves and sharing a story. Everyone is encouraged to share their story and ask questions. Here are some questions that are typically discussed in video sessions:
a. How do I explain my sibling’s disability to my friends and family?
b. What should I do when people stare at my sibling?
c. How can I concentrate on my work and activities if my sibling makes a lot of noise and requires a lot of attention?
d. Why do my parents spend more time with my sibling with a disability than they do with me?
e. How should I deal with my emotions of anger, jealousy, and embarrassment?
f. How can I have more privacy when my sibling requires a therapist, aid, or nurse at the house?
g. What should I do when my sibling goes to the hospital?
We understand that many members may not have access to a video camera, so this is why the video sessions are recorded and posted on a private, log-in page linked below. If you are in a video session and you don't feel comfortable with being recorded, make sure to tell the support group leader.
For Members:
If you are a sibling or sibling supporter of someone with Down syndrome and you are scheduled for a video session, log in about 5 minutes prior to your session.
If you want to join video sessions, contact us here and we will connect you with a support group leader.
To view previous recordings, click here. Note: you will need a password. Passwords were included in the email you received after signing up. If you forgot or need a password, contact us here.
For Non-Members:
If you are a sibling or sibling supporter of someone with Down syndrome and you want to join video sessions and talk to other siblings, contact us here. We will connect you with a support group leader and help you join the next video conversation. You can also contact us on our Facebook Group.
Siblings with a Mission is an international organization established to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. All images are found on Google images and are solely used for education purposes. The stories and advice provided by Siblings with a Mission are not to be replaced by professional advice and counseling but to be considered as an additional source of support.
Siblings with a Mission helps siblings connect with others through video conferences. Video conferences are hosted on our video platform. Support group leaders moderate and monitor video conferences and answer questions, so feel free to ask questions and share your story!
After joining Siblings with a Mission, members receive a link to the video platform and to the Video Recordings page. Support group leaders schedule video sessions with members in their specific special needs group. Everyone is encouraged to participate, but we understand if some members are uncomfortable with doing. You can always join and listen!
Video sessions typically begin with members introducing themselves and sharing a story. Everyone is encouraged to share their story and ask questions. Here are some questions that are typically discussed in video sessions:
a. How do I explain my sibling’s disability to my friends and family?
b. What should I do when people stare at my sibling?
c. How can I concentrate on my work and activities if my sibling makes a lot of noise and requires a lot of attention?
d. Why do my parents spend more time with my sibling with a disability than they do with me?
e. How should I deal with my emotions of anger, jealousy, and embarrassment?
f. How can I have more privacy when my sibling requires a therapist, aid, or nurse at the house?
g. What should I do when my sibling goes to the hospital?
We understand that many members may not have access to a video camera, so this is why the video sessions are recorded and posted on a private, log-in page linked below. If you are in a video session and you don't feel comfortable with being recorded, make sure to tell the support group leader.
For Members:
If you are a sibling or sibling supporter of someone with Down syndrome and you are scheduled for a video session, log in about 5 minutes prior to your session.
If you want to join video sessions, contact us here and we will connect you with a support group leader.
To view previous recordings, click here. Note: you will need a password. Passwords were included in the email you received after signing up. If you forgot or need a password, contact us here.
For Non-Members:
If you are a sibling or sibling supporter of someone with Down syndrome and you want to join video sessions and talk to other siblings, contact us here. We will connect you with a support group leader and help you join the next video conversation. You can also contact us on our Facebook Group.
Siblings with a Mission is an international organization established to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. All images are found on Google images and are solely used for education purposes. The stories and advice provided by Siblings with a Mission are not to be replaced by professional advice and counseling but to be considered as an additional source of support.