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Personalisation, family relationships and autism: Conceptualising the role of adult siblings.

Authors :
Atkin, Karl
Tozer, Rosemary
Source :
Journal of Social Work; May2014, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p225-242, 18p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article presents a qualitative study which examines the experiences and perspectives of adult siblings, who have a sister or brother with autism and learning disability. The study uses semi-structured interviews. The study shows that personalisation as suggested by siblings' experience is at risk of turning into an uneasy compromise.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14680173
Volume :
14
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95564722
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/1468017313476453