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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.
Keywords:
Autism,
Parent view,
Carers,
Family,
Medical care,
Social care,
United Kingdom,
Mental health services
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2012
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