Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

I've had a Mom request information on Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. Anyone out there have any information that could help?

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In addition to meeting all the needs of a child or children with special needs, there are often siblings who have needs to be met as well. Meyer (1993) states,

agencies are now beginning to understand that brothers and sisters of children with special needs have concerns that in many ways parallel their parents' experience. But compared with their parents, these brothers and sisters enjoy far fewer programs, services and considerations--even though the sibling relationship is frequently the longest lasting relationship in the family.

Meyer (1993) points out many special needs that siblings of children with special needs have. Among them are feelings of loss and isolation, a need for information about the disability, increased care giving responsibilities, worrying that they have the disability, and pressure to achieve. Siblings of children with special needs also often struggle with feelings of guilt, resentment, and worry about their siblings future as well as their own (Meyer, 1993).

The best start parents can have is being aware of these unique needs and concerns of the siblings of children with special needs.

Meyer, D. (1993). Siblings of children with special health and developmental needs programs, services and considerations . Retrieved from http://www.archrespite.org/archfs23.htm