The survey was conducted by behavioral health software provider RethinkFirst and polled more than 2,000 parents across the United States, according to an Aug. 24 news release.
The survey found that 60 percent of parents missed at least one day of work to support their child’s mental wellness or academic performance, while an additional 32 percent had to take four or more days off work.
Meanwhile, 83 percent of parents of neurodiverse children had to take some time off work to support their child’s mental health or academic needs, compared to 69 percent of parents of neurotypical children.
Men who are married or live with a partner and who make less than $100,000 a year were the most likely to take some time off to support their children’s mental wellness or academic performance at 39 percent.
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