I am glad you asked!

As you know, discovering that you have a child affected by something like autism can take a huge toll on the family unit.  However, as in any situation, the existence of a healthy family unit is one of the foundations for recovery and making it through the upcoming times with healthy siblings, as well as the autistic child.  Keeping your family foundation solid during this trying time of raising an autistic child, or children, is really paramount to maximizing recovery. 

We have seen statistics of divorce in families afflicted by autism as high as 75%.  Yes, finding out that your son or daughter is autistic can be stressful.  However, actually knowing what is going on with your child can actually be a relief, because then you can decide what to do for him or her.

We can help you and your family look at how your life will be different and what to do to include all members of the family in the child's recovery.  Parent-child and child-child interactions need to be planned to make sure that the family unit remains connected.  Finally, we can help you as you talk with therapists and professionals to get through this time and will help you in staying on any plan that you develop with your therapist.

Please fight to keep your family unit in tact.  Do it for your kids and the commitment that you made to each other through thick and thin!