Commentary on “Brief report on six clinical cases of trauma in families who have children and adults who have a learning disability and/or are autistic”

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this commentary is to explore some of the research on family carers of people who have a learning disability and/or are autistic.

Design/methodology/approach

The approach is a narrative commentary.

Findings

Family carers of people who have a learning disability and/or are autistic may have needs related to mental health and well-being; however, formal systems of support and resources are limited.

Originality/value

The commentary explores and integrates perspectives from international research findings to provide a context/background of broader literature in which the paper by Blackman et al., is situated.

Citation

Wigham, S. (2022), "Commentary on “Brief report on six clinical cases of trauma in families who have children and adults who have a learning disability and/or are autistic”", Tizard Learning Disability Review, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 78-81. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-03-2022-0006