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Episode #32 | Autism & Divorce

Episode #32 | Autism & Divorce

It is no secret, having a child with autism can be hard.  Hard on your emotional health, family dynamics, and ultimately can be hard on your marriage.  With the average divorce rate in America hovering around 50% adding the strife of chronic doctor/therapy appointments and the stress of paying for said appointments can bring many couples to the brink of divorce.

On the flip side, many parents say that the need for constant communication regarding their children with special needs has strengthened their marriage by forcing them to delve in to the uncomfortable topics and promoting healthy communication across the board.

Listen in as our panel of autism parents discusses their personal journey through parenting their children with special needs and maintaining/rebuilding their personal relationships.