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EJ975739 - "We Are All There Silently Coping." The Hidden Experiences of Parents of Adults with Asperger Syndrome

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ERIC #:	EJ975739
Title:	"We Are All There Silently Coping." The Hidden Experiences of Parents of Adults with Asperger Syndrome
Authors:	Griffith, Gemma M.; Totsika, Vasiliki; Nash, Susie; Jones, Robert S. P.; Hastings, Richard P.
Descriptors:	Asperger Syndrome; Social Isolation; Adults; Parents; Coping; Older Adults; Family Environment; Phenomenology; Advocacy; Family Relationship; Social Support Groups; Sons; Intervention; Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Source:	Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v37 n3 p237-247 Sep 2012
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Publisher:	Informa Healthcare. Telephone House, 69-77 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4LQ, UK. Tel: 800-354-1420; e-mail: healthcare.enquiries@informa.com; Web site: http://informahealthcare.com/action/showJournals
Publication Date:	2012-09-00
Pages:	11
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Abstract:	Background: The experiences of older parents of adults with Asperger syndrome have not been explored in the research literature. Method: Four families who had middle-aged offspring with Asperger syndrome were interviewed (3 mothers and 1 couple), and the interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results: Six themes emerged from the analysis: (a) providers of "hidden" support, (b) role of advocate, (c) social isolation, (d) intrafamilial relationships, (e) support for parents, and (f) future concerns. Conclusions: The findings of this study offer insight into the experience of parents of adult sons with Asperger syndrome. Implications for future support interventions and research are suggested. (Contains 1 table and 1 note.)
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ISSN:	ISSN-1366-8250
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Languages:	English
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Direct Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2012.701729

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