DOING WHAT MUM WANTS ME TO DO - LOOKING AT FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS FROM THE POINT-OF-VIEW OF PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

This study examines what some adults with intellectual disabilities ha ve to say about relationships with their parents. The data arise from biographical interviews with 22 adults, completed in 1991-2, and demon strate that when adults with intellectual disabilities are asked to sp eak about relationships they present views which challenge some stereo typical views about care and dependency. The paper concludes with some observations on implications for professionals working with adults wi th disabilities and their families.