Living alone and with Autism

By : Minal Joshi

Page No: 171-180

Abstract
This is an article on a case study of a young adult with Autism, who lived alone in a city after his parents passed away. Data was collected using in-depth interviews and observations with consent, from the participant and his aunt. Analysis of the data revealed broad domains related to his daily living and leisure activities, personal care and well being, interaction with relatives and neighbours, and his education and occupation. The article describes the struggles of independent living with Autism, the importance of social support and how a persons with ASD can overcome the natural barriers around them which come with the diagnosis, in order to reach their true potential.

Authors :
Minal Joshi : Doctoral Scholar – School of Social Sciences, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, P.B.8313, V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai-400088.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2020.15.01.14