You Matter Too: Reducing Stress While Caring for Autistic Adults

Caregivers of autistic adults often find themselves quietly isolated. Extended family may not fully understand the demands involved. Friends without similar lived experience can feel distant. Over time, the caregiver’s world narrows.The antidote is finding people you trust — starting within family, then close friends, then joining existing caregiver support groups. If none of those fit, some caregivers have created their own.