Seeing the invisible children and young people affected by disability

Authors:
BANKS Pauline, et al
Journal article citation:
Disability and Society, 16(6), October 2001, pp.797-814.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis

Presents a brief review of literature relating to children in families with a disabled member, including the 'young carers' and disability studies literature, and relevant works from the social psychology and sociology of childhood. Key themes identified in the literature are then illustrated by findings from two exploratory research studies that sought to explore the experiences and service needs of children in families with a disabled member, within two Scottish areas. The authors suggest that, although young people affected by disability in the family, including young carers, face significant problems, particularly in socially disadvantaged areas, there are other issues that need to be addressed. Alternative conceptual frameworks are proposed, which challenge the dominance of the young carers research paradigm.

Subject terms:
literature reviews, models, physical disabilities, young carers, children, families;
Content type:
research review
Location(s):
Scotland
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1360-0508
ISSN print:
0968-7599

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