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What percentage of individuals with autism or asperger syndrome get married? who do they marry?

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Don't know: I don't believe that information exists anywhere. I couldn't find anything on it. There's a lot of info about how difficult marriage can be for someone with asperger's. I general, i would guess (and i mean guess) that since most people with asperger's are never diagnosed that the % is pretty close to national average. Divorce rate may be higher. For autism it's going to depend on severity.

Answered 12/7/2015

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Unknown: As far as i'm aware, those statistics are not known. The percentage for autism would be much lower than for both asperger's and for the general population. I wouldn't be surprised if the percentage for asperger's was similar or only slightly lower than the general population.

Answered 9/20/2016

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Don't know: I've had many fathers recognize that they have symptoms of asperger's when their children are diagnosed, & a few mothers. Often they get upset or feel guilty. I tell them their child also got their good bits, & that they will be able to help their child, because they have become successful, happy, married adults. Anecdotally, their wives are often very nurturing, a nurse, teacher, or caregiver.

Answered 1/4/2020

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