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The long, silent scream (of a parent/carer).
- Source :
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Advances in Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities . 2012, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p141-143. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Purpose -- This paper seeks to present the viewpoint of a family carer of a young man with autism. Design/methodology/approach -- The paper presents the author's views and experiences of caring for a family member with autism. It is a personal account of the impact that "autism" can have on family carers. Findings -- It is a long, arduous, lonely and silent journey that carers travel, long before any recognition comes with diagnosis. Originality/value -- The paper provides a unique insight into the day to day experiences of a family carer of a person with autism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20441282
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Advances in Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 80919178
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/20441281211227210