MDI Parents Talk: Supporting Siblings Webinar [10th March 2026]

MDI Parents Talk: Supporting Siblings Webinar [10th March 2026] . This talk includes presentations from Dr Laura Gallagher and a sibling of a young adult member Caitlin McAuley .

Dr. Laura Gallagher
Dr. Laura Gallagher is a Chartered Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 15 years of postgraduate experience in paediatric neuropsychology. Her work includes providing neurodevelopmental assessment, individual and group therapy, as well as delivering education and consultation on psychological support within neurodisability and neuromuscular services. Laura trained as a SibShops facilitator in 2006 and has co-facilitated SibShop programmes as part of her role in Enable Ireland

Caitlin McAuley
"I'm Caitlin, and I'm 24 years old. I'm the twin sister of my brother Conor, who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Growing up, side by side with DMD as part of our everyday life has shaped who I am in more ways than I can count. My family and I have faced many challenges together. Along the way, l've also carried some of the quieter emotions that can come with being a sibling - especially the guilt of being able to do things Conor couldn't and learning how to navigate life while someone you love is living with a progressive condition. Those experiences, both difficult and meaningful, have ultimately made me the person I am today. By sharing my story, I hope to offer insight, honesty, and reassurance to other families and siblings walking a similar path."