ABSTRACT: Aim: To explore the relationship between perceived social support and the satisfaction levels of parents caring for children with autism within the Dhaka District of Bangladesh.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted involving parents of children diagnosed with ASD aged 3 to 14 years. Participants were recruited from autism support groups and clinics in the Dhaka District. Data.......
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parental Support, Satisfaction, Bangladesh, Social Support.
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