Raj,

Interesting perspective. I have my own version but I won't post it ...too sensitive of an issue..in case you know I might offend a particular `reader' (if you can read in between the lines).

Nice information.

Hi Rajendran

My comment was just based on hunches, as also highlighting the strong family traditions, value systems and culture in India. There was no offence meant towards anyone or any culture and I appologise in case I’ve hurt someone inadvertently. As regards your post, well it is both right and wrong, right theoretically, but it does not work out the same way in practice(and apparently stats).

Did a google search and this is what it reveals about the top couuntires in terms of divorce rates (Site : Click here)
Percentages (Selected sample)
Belarus : 68%
Russia : 65%
Sweden : 64%
UK : 53%
USA : 49%
Canada : 45%
Israel : 26%
Greece : 18%
Italy : 12%
India : 1.1%
(India probably does not figure in the list due to lack of official data. But as per data in another site, http://www.divorcerate.org/, divorce rates in India are amongst the lowest and work out to 1.1%.)

My hunch proved right as the rates for Italy are also relatively low and lowest in Europe (presumably due to the culture and closeness to Vatican City) Well the divorce rates are increasing alarmingly both in India and Italy. Well from this data, it would appear that Autism is the fly in the ointment, at least in USA as the rate Tina mentioned that the rate relating to autism was 90% compared to national average of 49% for other marriages. I’d still stick to my stand that in India, a divorce, rare by itself is practically unthinkable after a special needs kid, as all petty difference are buried (even by in-laws who are traditionally acrimonius) and the child becomes the focus.

In US, the divorce rates among parents with children with autism were described by CNN as skyrocketing to 90. In my family, the stress of a child with a disability and health issues strengthened our entire family, extended members included. Knowing there were people to support you helped. In US, families tend to live far from family and move around more and lack these ties. Although I have worked with many families who created great support among other families with similar situations. All in all, every family with or without a child with autism, faces stress and difficult times. Making sure we all have others in our lives to support us--whether family or friends--is important.Social ties are becoming less and less a feature of US life and so when a family faces tough times, the individuals struggle.

I agree, family support is vital when Autism is concerned. It isn't easy to have `Autism' in the realm, let alone a shock to the family and next learning to cope with it. Ideally it's the spousal duties to support each other on the issue but it may not be so depending on the `interest' of the parties concerned. I believe the root boils down to `acceptance' of the `problem - Autism' by both parties. It helps if both are involved and not just one party concerned. It's not easy to cope living as a couple, what more having an Autistic child in the family with extra burden and stress. It can be overwhelming in that sense when it comes to `financial issues. Without support, it won't work basically. One party will feel taken for granted/advantaged off and the rest is history.....with endless arguments day after day doomed for an outbreak of World War III. Autism cannot survive in the family if both parties are not thinking in the same wave length. It's hard to fight a war alone.

I read this, a description of the pain a couple go through, from the moment the child showed the first sign of autism, all the way through the therapies and financial struggle and raising another child. Thought it relevant to post here for interested readers:http://lifestyle.msn.com/Relationships/CouplesandMarriage/ArticleLHJ.aspx?cp-documentid=939553

I find it strange the divorce rate is so high. 90%? You would think divorce rate would be the same or lower.

Autism puts financial strain on marriage as well as layers of emotional strain and these forces, coupled together, can easily split a marriage apart. Main culprit is depression in 1 or both of parents that erodes marriage. Need to recognize it and find ways to cope with it.

Both sides of family should take time to support the couple. It is not easy to go it alone. Whether it is paying for special tutor once per week or watching the child so parents can go out... any bit helps.

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Snooptonydog makes very good points. Financial and emotional strain that leads to depression take their toll.

I have three autistic boys, and I was very tempted to leave. However, it was not the marriage I wanted to leave. It was the life with autism. I loved my husband very much (and still do). It was not until this point that extended family began to really notice how stressful our lives were. That extra support lessened the load, just like Snooptonydog suggested.

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