Health & Environment
Parents Of Autistic Adults Face Financial Strain Amid Limited State Support
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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Parents of adults with autism face severe psychological and financial strain as they plan for their children's long-term care in the absence of robust State-funded support.
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The World Health Organization estimated that 1 in 127 people globally had autism as of 2021, while Indian studies indicate 1.8 to 2 million children have autism spectrum disorder.
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Affluent parents are setting up trust funds and booking assisted-living facilities costing around ₹50,000 per month to ensure residential care and safety after caregivers pass away.