80 percent autism-divorce rate debunked in first-of-its kind scientific study

80 percent autism-divorce rate debunked in first-of-its kind scientific study

Having a child with autism can put stress on the parents' marriage, and a frequently cited statistic leads to a common perception that the divorce rate among these families is as high as 80 percent. But a new study found that a child's autism has no effect on the family structure.