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Survey suggests caregivers for kids with autism are feeling especially squeezed amid COVID-19 pandemic
BY , Nov 13, 2020 6:22 PM - REPORT AN ERROR
People enjoy the warm weather along the lakeshore, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
A new survey by Simon Fraser University and Autism Community Training suggests caregivers for kids with autism are feeling especially squeezed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The survey of 238 families between July and September showed one third reported safety concerns and almost 10 per cent had considered putting their child into government care.
The majority of caregivers reported provincial supports in response to the pandemic have been insufficient in meeting their needs and their kids are suffering as a result.
Just three families reported the pandemic has positively affected their child, such as fewer day to day social demands and interactions.
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