Managing Caregiver Burnout: A Guide for Autism Parents
The chronic vigilance required to parent a child with high support needs is genuinely exhausting. Studies consistently find that parents of autistic children report stress levels comparable to combat soldiers. This is not a character flaw — it's a load-bearing problem. Here's how to get honest about it and build something sustainable.
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