Abstract
ABSTRACT Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people around the world, partly due to the restrictions it imposed on social interactions. This impact was felt to a great extent by persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and an intellectual disability (ID) who rely on 24-hour support to live in the community, and by their mothers, who remain caregivers and advocates when their child has left the family home. Methods This qualitative study investigated the impact of public-health restrictions on the lived experience of ten mothers of adult children living in supported residential accommodations (SRA), through semi-structured interviews informed by a strengths-based perspective. Results Thematic analysis revealed three main themes: importance of communication, mental health and well-being, and navigating challenges. Conclusion Participant accounts not only revealed the effect of restrictions on mental health and well-being, but also, the need to recognize the principle of linked lives in contingency planning for future crises.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
