Autism and Divorce Revisited …
Posted on December 14th, 2009 by admin
Autistic Children and the Strain on Marriage
Unfortunately, in modern times, many marriages end in divorce or separation. This statistic rises even higher when you mix in an autistic child. No matter how loving and understanding you both may be towards your child, the truth is that autism is a very difficult matter, and strain on the marriage is not uncommon. By trying to stay positive about your situation, and by working to keep your marriage healthy, you and your spouse can avoid marital problems and hopefully survive the trying times of raising an autistic child.
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Thanks for the post, surviving divorce with Autistic Children can be a challenge. You made some good points here.
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Tough, tough situation. Autism makes everything harder, as if marriage wasn’t difficult enough…
There is no factual basis for the claim of higher divorce rates among families with autistic children; it’s just an urban legend.
More discussion here:
http://leftbrainrightbrain.co.uk/?p=1943
NEW! Free Online Directory for Autism Resources in Pennsylvania
A new website, http://www.autismresources.com , allows people to easily look for, and recommend, autism-friendly businesses in and around Pennsylvania. More than a directory of doctors and therapists, the site contains all sorts of autism-friendly places to visit–special destinations that are easy on the senses, or accommodate different behavioral, communication, dietary and other needs of people on the spectrum. It is funded in part by the state’s Department of Community and Economic Development.
Users enter their zip code and get a radius-search of listings complete with Google mapping. They may also “Suggest a Resource” by entering some basic information about places they feel best meet their needs related to autism.
Resources provided are posted by those most familiar with autism’s challenges - people on the spectrum, and those who care about them. Barb Wallace, mom to a young man with autism, states “People facing autism are so desperate to mesh into society and find support systems to help them and their families navigate and function in the world! Just a simple visit to the grocery store can be emotionally and physically exhausting. I wholeheartedly support this idea!” The project’s main goal to make living with autism easier.
This new resource guide is a free service. Consumers may seek or provide information by
visiting http://www.autismresources.com . While on the site, they may also rate and comment on listed
resources. Those without Internet access may call toll free at 1.877.695.8495 to request or share referrals.