Autism Spectrum Disorders: Keeping the Parents Together
Autism spectrum disorders affect every part of our being. It is our very children that are affected and what is there that is more precious to us than our children. It involves our entire lives. I have seen a lot of single moms in my office dealing with one or several children who are on the autism spectrum. I have seen parents that have been able to stay together dealing with one or more children on the autism spectrum. I am always in awe of those with children on the spectrum, how they cope and sometimes embrace with the situation. I find that parents with autistic children are a model for the rest of us and the definition of true unconditional love. Couples that have managed to stay together definitely have something that they could teach the rest of us. The statistics for divorce among parents with children on the autism spectrum are not encouraging. This is another aspect of life with a child with autism doesn’t seem to get enough attention. Yet, a divorce will affect the lives of the parents and the child, not just with regard to financial resources but clearly emotionally as well. Here is a post from a blog where they discuss some strategies for working together as a parental team.
http://autismisnottheboss.com/category/engaging-your-husband-spouse/
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