A Common Autism Parenting Myth

From The Autism Site:

You may have heard the shocking and sobering statistic before: up to 80 percent of parents who have an autistic child end up getting divorced. Many parents describe learning of this in addition to their child’s autism as somewhat of a “double diagnosis.” That is, the child and family are both going to face unique challenges, and the marriage between Mom and Dad is all but doomed to fail. This can cause incredible stress and can be disheartening.

If you’ve heard this 80 percent divorce rate statistic and have ever worried about it, rest assured; that wicked high statistic has no basis in fact whatsoever. It is an urban myth that has nevertheless persisted, despite the fact that studies have debunked it.
We’re here to tell you what science has actually discovered about this subject…as well as what you can do to strengthen your relationship with your spouse. (Read more.)