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The book is a qualitative research study focusing on the barriers parents face when they play the key role of a caregiver in the lives of their young adult son or daughter with autism. This study talks about their stress and hopelessness, and their unmet needs. This study is also an effort to expand on the social capital theory in the light of investing in relationships and networking those relationships in times of need.

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Veera is a Program Director for Family Support in a non-profit organization in New York, USA. She specializes in Autism, parenting & program/service development. She has 14+years of experience as a social service professional. Veera speaks Bengali, Hindi, Urdu & English. She also works as a Parenting Consultant for EI professionals in New York.

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