Do your caregiving benefits support parents of neurodiverse children?

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Any working parent knows how tough it is to raise a child and grow a career. For parents of neurodivergent children, those challenges can be more nuanced, more time-consuming, and more isolating. 

According to the CDC, around 17% of kids ages 3-17 have a developmental difference, as reported by their parents, including autism spectrum disorder and learning or intellectual disorders. Multiple studies show that parents of these children often report higher levels of stress, and broadly report struggling to access the support they need.

Stephanie Schomer
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Stephanie Schomer is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News. She was most recently the deputy editor of Entrepreneur magazine and previously held positions at Entertainment Weekly, … Read full bio


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