The Sibling Support Project's description of Sibshops

Sibshops are pedal-to-the-metal celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs.

Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in-between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another — if they are given a chance. Sibshops are a spirited mix of new games (designed to be unique, off-beat, and appealing to a wide ability range), new friends, and discussion activities. The Sibshop curriculum is used throughout the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Guatemala, Mexico, and Argentina.

Goals of Sibshops

To provide brothers and sisters of children with special needs an opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed, recreational setting.
To provide brothers and sisters with an opportunity to discuss common joys and concerns with other siblings.
To provide brothers and sisters with an opportunity to learn how others handle situations commonly experienced by siblings of children with special needs.
To provide brothers and sisters with an opportunity to learn more about the implications of their siblings' special needs
To provide parents and service providers with opportunities to learn more about common concerns of brothers and sisters.

http://www.siblingsupport.org/sibshops/A%20brief%20description%20of%20Sibshops.pdf