The long, silent scream (of a parent/carer)

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.

Citation

(2012), "The long, silent scream (of a parent/carer)", Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, Vol. 6 No. 3, pp. 141-143. https://doi.org/10.1108/20441281211227210