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Podcast: The Family Matters Show
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Divorce & Children w Special Needs

Category: Education
Duration: 00:25:39
Publish Date: 2023-08-31 21:00:00
Description:

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.
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