Autism and Marriage: Making Your Relationship Work Under the Pressures of Caregiving

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• October 2nd, 2023
• acceptance, burnout, caregivers, depression, divorce, Fall 2023 Issue, marriage, parents, relationships, respite, self-care, support network
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Having a child with autism can certainly put strain on a marriage. I should know. After over 20 years of marriage with two children on the autism spectrum, my marriage came to an end. So why am I writing an article about making your relationship work? Because it’s too important not to. My...

Understanding and Resolving Conflict in Divorce Involving Autistic Children

• By: Mary Ann Hughes, MBA Special Family Transitions LLC
• July 5th, 2023
• caregiving, child support, children, co-parenting, communication, conflict resolution, custody, divorce, financial planning, parenting challenges
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Divorce is complicated enough, but when there is a child with autism or other disability involved, it takes things to another level. I should know. I unexpectedly faced divorce after 21 years of marriage, and it took incredible amounts of time, money, and emotional energy to get through the...