#Caregiverwellbeing

Parents and carers of children with autism face daily challenges that stretch far beyond what most families experience, according to recent international research and expert commentary. With stress levels often higher than those seen in parents of children with other disabilities, families are struggling to cope amid emotional, physical, and logistical demands—frequently without the support systems they desperately need (The Conversation, Medical Xpress). For Thailand, where the public conversation around autism is still evolving, the findings call for urgent reflection on how caregivers are being served and supported.