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Monica McCaffrey

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Anna Magnusson talks to Monica McCaffrey about her relationship with her brother Martin, who has Down's syndrome and autism.

In this five part series, Anna Magnusson meets with siblings from a range of backgrounds and explores the elements that define and bind this special relationship. This week, Anna speaks to Monica McCaffrey, founder of the UK Charity 'SIBS' about her relationship with her brother Martin who has Down's syndrome and Autism. Anna will look at the dynamics of this ever evolving relationship and how the boundaries of carer and sibling become blurred when you have a brother or sister with lifelong support needs and what that means in the future when the parents are no longer around or able to look after a disabled child.

25 minutes

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Sun 2 Sep 2012 16:30

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  • Tue 28 Aug 2012 14:05
  • Sun 2 Sep 2012 16:30