Click image to view video. Dillon, Age 9. He needs a lot of time and attention from his mom. Attention his younger brothers Dillon and Bridger don't always get. Sometimes there's embarrassment from teasing classmates.
Experts suggest three things.
First, explain your disabled child's condition to your other children. Second, allow the non-disabled children to talk openly about their feeling, especially their jealousy and anger. And the third thing parents want to do is make sure each non-disabled child gets a special time alone with mom or dad several times during the week. Dillon and Bridger love their older brother. With the help of their parents, they're learning to understand him as well.