Among the findings:

Overall, 74% of all parents surveyed took some amount of time off work (a minimum of a few hours) during the school year to support their child's mental wellness or academic performance. More specifically, 60% of parents missed at least one day of work, and 32% of parents took four or more days off work.

Parents of neurodiverse children need to take even more time off than parents of neurotypical children, with 34% of parents of neurodiverse children taking four or more days every year to support their child's mental health or academic performance.

The need to take time off to address students' needs does not discriminate. The study found that it did not matter whether parents were male or female, single or married, what their income was, or if their kids were neurodiverse or neurotypical. Among those who took the most time off, according to survey responses, were 39% of men who are married or live with a partner and who make less than $100,000 a year; 38% of women who are single, divorced, widowed, or separated and earn more than $100,000 a year; and 36% of parents of neurodiverse children who make less than $100,000 a year, regardless of relationship status.

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Nearly 75% of parents miss work to address kids' mental health or academic performance