Aperçu: G.M.
Les
membres de la famille sont souvent le principal soutien des
adultes autistes et expriment souvent leurs inquiétudes quant à ce que
l'avenir deviendra et quel soutien sera disponible pour leur parent. 120
membres de la famille d'adultes autistes ont complété un sondage en
ligne explorant les préoccupations concernant l'avenir de leur parent.
Les
préoccupations les plus soutenues étaient "leurs besoins ne seront pas
satisfaits" (77% préoccupations hebdomadaire), "qu'ils seront heureux"
(72%) et "qui prendra soin d'eux" (58%).
Les résultats mettent en évidence l'importance de mettre en œuvre un
soutien structuré et opportun grâce à la collaboration avec la politique
gouvernementale, la mise en service locale et la communication avec les
organismes de bienfaisance pour aider à préparer les membres de la
famille et leurs proches autistes pour l'avenir.
J Autism Dev Disord. 2017 Jul 28. doi: 10.1007/s10803-017-3254-6.
Brief Report: What Happens When I Can No Longer Support My Autistic Relative? Worries About the Future for Family Members of Autistic Adults
Author information
- 1
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
- 2
- National Autistic Society, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
- 3
- The Kayaks Support Group, Tyne and Wear, UK.
- 4
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, School of Psychology, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
- 5
- Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
- 6
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. jacqui.rodgers@ncl.ac.uk.
- 7
- Clinical Psychology, Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Ridley Building, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, UK. jacqui.rodgers@ncl.ac.uk.
Abstract
Very little is known about autism and adulthood. Family members are often the primary support for autistic
adults and frequently express concerns about what the future will hold
and what support will be available for their relative. 120 family
members of autistic
adults completed an online survey exploring concerns about the future
for their relative. The most endorsed concerns were "their needs won't
be met" (77% worried weekly), "whether they will be happy" (72% worried
weekly) and "who will care for them" (58% worried weekly). The results
highlight the importance of implementing structured and timely support
through collaboration with governmental policy, local commissioning and
communication with charities to help prepare family members and their autistic relative for the future.
- PMID:28755035
- DOI:10.1007/s10803-017-3254-6