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Parent Advocates for Better Autism Support Amid High Costs

3/30/2026

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Raymond Lam Yiu-wah, a Hong Kong parent, highlights challenges for the growing autistic population as he cares for his five-year-old son diagnosed at age two.
The child struggles with communication and focus and relies on repetitive routines.
The family spends about HK$1 million annually (US$127,645) on private support, as public options are under-resourced with long wait times.
Lam says stronger private-sector support is needed to address these systemic hurdles.

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Raymond Lam Yiu-wah, a Hong Kong parent, highlights challenges for the growing autistic population as he cares for his five-year-old son diagnosed at age two.
The child struggles with communication and focus and relies on repetitive routines.
The family spends about HK$1 million annually (US$127,645) on private support, as public options are under-resourced with long wait times.
Lam says stronger private-sector support is needed to address these systemic hurdles.