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Zaburzenia ze spektrum autyzmu w kontekście prowadzenia procesu o stwierdzenie nieważności małżeństwa
ASD in the context of matrimonial nullity trial

Author(s): Marta Korporowicz
Subject(s): Psychology, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne w Łodzi
Keywords: autism; canon 1095; marriage; nullity; process

Summary/Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorder is one of the most common diagnosis among children and teenagers. It is also increasing. The number of adults with such a diagnosis is rising. Some of them stay at home and they are completely dependent on their relatives, the others live normally and try to integrate into the society. It is not easy considering the difficulties related to autism they meet. In this article we present diagnostic criteria, how people with ASD function and how autism affects their ability to establish close relationships, including marriage according to can. 1095CIC/83. Their lifestyle depends on many different factors and may be varied. There are no identical situations and no identical solutions. Each case has to be considered individually. The aim of the article is to present for both lawyers and experts how ASD affects the ability to establish close relationships and to increase their awareness when they conduct marriage annulment cases.

  • Issue Year: 28/2019
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 105-113
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish