Raising a child with autism can be an isolating experience, particularly in the period following a diagnosis. Many parents report feeling uncertain about how to help their child, navigating service systems with little guidance, and carrying the emotional weight of caregiving with limited support around them.

Family support services are designed to address this directly. They range from structured parent training programs that build practical skills, to counselling services that give parents a space to process their experience, to peer networks where families can connect with others who understand what this journey feels like. Many programs are available in Arabic and English, both in person and online.