This month, Ben and Heather were joined by experienced clinical psychologist Warwick McClelland to talk about divorce and separation when children with special needs are involved. Topics covered include:
- Talking to children with neurodiversity about divorce and separation.
- Types of living arrangements post-divorce that work best for children with special needs.
- How the Family Court decides parenting arrangements for families with special needs children.
- How Court decisions for special needs children impact on siblings.
- How parents can help special needs children adapt to new living arrangements.
- Parentification and whether this is more common in solo parent households.
- How Courts determine who has the right to make medical decisions for a special needs child.
- Whether parents have a right to dispute medical decisions made by their ex-partner.
