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South China Morning Post
25-05-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Carers in Hong Kong face stress and long hours looking after autistic children
A survey has found that three out of four carers in Hong Kong experience significant stress while taking care of children with conditions like autism. They reported long hours and insufficient support as some of their main concerns. The To Dream Charity Foundation recently shared the results of a poll conducted in April with 220 carers. Nearly 80 per cent of the carers surveyed were women, while about 60 per cent were aged between 36 and 55. The poll found that 30 per cent said they provided care for more than 17 hours a day. About half of the carers rated their current life satisfaction as five or below out of 10. Significant stress was reported by 75 per cent of respondents. Carers shared their concerns about the future of the people they care for. Over 60 per cent reported that they believe these young individuals will face 'limited job opportunities or future prospects,' which they see as a significant challenge. Almost 30 per cent of carers also reported having no plans for when the children left school, saying they had the primary responsibility for teaching life skills without structured school support.
South China Morning Post
11-05-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
‘Tied down': Hong Kong carers of autistic youngsters under high stress, poll finds
Three in four Hong Kong carers suffer significant stress while looking after youngsters with conditions such as autism, a survey has found, with long hours and inadequate support among the complaints. Advertisement The autism-focused To Dream Charity Foundation on Sunday released the results of its poll of 220 carers conducted in April, shining a light on their daily pressures. One of those who spoke to the foundation was Joan Moy, the primary carer for her 12-year-old autistic grandson. 'Daily care makes me feel tied down and affects my social life with friends,' Moy said at a press conference. 'For the past three years, I have had to take care of him for 24 hours a day.' The boy has multiple disabilities including a speech disorder and sensory sensitivities. Advertisement Nearly 80 per cent of the carers surveyed were women, while about 60 per cent were aged between 36 and 55.
South China Morning Post
11-05-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
‘Tied down': Hong Kong carers of autistic youngsters under high stress, poll says
Three in four Hong Kong carers suffer significant stress while looking after youngsters with conditions such as autism, a survey has found, with long hours and inadequate support among the complaints. Advertisement The autism-focused To Dream Charity Foundation on Sunday released the results of its poll of 220 carers conducted in April, shining a light on their daily pressures. One of those who spoke to the foundation was Joan Moy, the primary carer for her 12-year-old autistic grandson. 'Daily care makes me feel tied down and affects my social life with friends,' Moy said at a press conference. 'For the past three years, I have had to take care of him for 24 hours a day.' The boy has multiple disabilities including a speech disorder and sensory sensitivities. Advertisement Nearly 80 per cent of the carers surveyed were women, while about 60 per cent were aged between 36 and 55.
