By: Emma Morrissey
Relationship Strains and a Foundation to Strength in Partnership
Change of household dynamic
Balance of attention between child and spouse.
Disruptive behaviors
Financial strain
Acceptance of Diagnosis
Unfortunately, inaccurate data that has swept through social media, suggesting that 80% of marriage end in divorce, when they have a child with ASD. There is research that show’s a higher risk for divorce between couples with a child with ASD, but differs only by less than 10%.
Communicate, Collaborate, Delegate
Having a child with autism can bring strength to a marriage. For many couples, it forces change in the household dynamic that was already needed such as communication. When new challenges are presented, it is an opportunity to rewrite the standard. This may include deligating tasks for maintaining the home, or, collaborating on the child’s care and education plan. In a study about marriage strength when raising children with autism, men and women shared the key factors that allowed them to feel valued as a partner and supported.
Knowledge
As parents and caregivers, our needs take the back burner when it comes to prioritizing our children’s needs. Many of the challenges that couples face while trying to be effective parents is that their individual needs are not being met, and in turn they are unable to meet their partner’s needs and expectations within the relationship. Knowledge is the most powerful tool that an individual and couple can have. knowledge of their child, of themself, of their partner and of the family dynamic. Knowing that there is a problem, knowing that your needs aren’t being met and knowing that something needs to change, is the first step to developing successful foundation for strength and partnership.
Skills
Communication
Care and Love
Foundational Expectations, faith, desire to break toxic familial cycles, financial planning
Quality Time Together
Caring For Self, individual hobbies, self-care, therapy
Encouragement
Commitment
Teamwork
Maintain Strong Family Values and Traditions
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