This study aims to examine the relationship between caregiving burden and physical activity, exercise self-efficacy, and perceived exercise benefits and barriers in caregivers of Caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (CwASD).The study population consisted of primary caregivers of a CwASD for at least 1 year. Caregiving burden was assessed using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Scale, physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short form (IPAQ-SF), exercise self-efficacy using the Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale, and perceived exercise benefit using the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale. The relationship between caregiver burden and other parameters was analysed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Over 18 years of age,
• Caring for a CwASD for at least 1 year,
• The child with autism is 18 years old or younger,
• being an informal carer,
• The caregiver is the person with primary responsibility for the care of the CwASD in the family.

Exclusion Criteria:

• People over the age of 65,
• Those without a diagnosed chronic physical condition leading to disability,
• Those caring for more than one CwASD, another disabled person, an older adult or someone needing care

Study population were being over 18 years of age, caring for a CwASD for at least 1 year, the child with autism being 18 years of age or younger, being an informal caregiver, and the caregiver being the person with primary responsibility for caring for the CwASD in the family.